How much do you know?
The Stuff Your Dog Wishes You Knew
But He's Too Afraid to Ask.
Jumping Jumping Jumping
Did you know that jumping is a TRAINED behavior? If a dog you know jumps on folks and his/her family wants to know the cause, tell them to look in the mirror.
Seriously, dogs love attention so much that to make eye contact they will jump up and solicit attention. Of course, it's successful (at least in the case of the dogs that keep doing it) and so the behavior becomes more dedicated. Then, eventually, the people get annoyed
and start telling or pushing the dog to get off of them. Some folks will even get angry! Poor dog!
This method is too quick to be believed. Just ignore the jumping dog. Really it's that simple! It works extremely fast (improvements in the first 2-3 minute 'play session') if you make a point of paying attention to the dog when "all four feet are on the floor". Two rules and so simple even a little kid can get it! So in a matter of a few minutes you can help your dog be better behaved and help people including kids be better communicators with dogs. What a deal - and a great Holiday gift to every dog and dog lover you know.
Happy Happy Holidays and be sure to make up all those holiday parties and spend more time with your dog.
I’ve stopped humping legs,
But I can’t contain myself
When your mother comes.
Z.
