In order to put this problem under control, it is important to understand why dogs jump.
The problem goes back to his weaning process.
As puppies grow, the mother dog begins to feed them standing up so puppies have to stand on their hind legs to feed. As her milk decreases, the puppies jump up to lick at the corner of her mouth, trying to get her to regurgitate her semi-digested meal. When she does, it's the puppies' first introduction to solid food.
As the puppies continue to grow, jumping becomes a form of greeting behaviour, very much like we human shaking hands when we meet.
Because jumping up on people is a friendly gesture, training to modify this behaviour should be done in a positive way.
To find out how to cope with this issue, click on the link below:
The problem goes back to his weaning process.
As puppies grow, the mother dog begins to feed them standing up so puppies have to stand on their hind legs to feed. As her milk decreases, the puppies jump up to lick at the corner of her mouth, trying to get her to regurgitate her semi-digested meal. When she does, it's the puppies' first introduction to solid food.
As the puppies continue to grow, jumping becomes a form of greeting behaviour, very much like we human shaking hands when we meet.
Because jumping up on people is a friendly gesture, training to modify this behaviour should be done in a positive way.
To find out how to cope with this issue, click on the link below:
Here is an inexpensive book on dog training, one which you will cherish.
A Dog Owner's Guide to Training Your Dog
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