Prevent Your Dog From Jumping on the Furniture

Protect your furniture by stopping your dog from getting on the couch.

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Start teaching him the right way to behave inside.

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The first topic to tackle is the house rules. When it comes to naps on the couch, people have different opinions about what behavior can be permitted. The good news is that you get to decide and you can be inconsistent as long as you are consistently inconsistent. To do that, you just have to set simple yes/no rules and stick to them.

Yes you can get on the gray couch. No you cannot get on the suede sofa.

To correct issues with jumping on the furniture you have to prepare for owner-absent problems. The best way to handle these behaviors is to establish a space for your dog (crate or gated area) where he can be when he is not supervised. If you are going to let him roam, then you can take other steps to prevent access to the sofa or comfort when he is on it. Access can be restricted by placing items in front of the sofa (for example TV trays or an ottoman that prevents him from climbing up.) Additionally, consider the possibilty of placing a couch cover over the furniture. That keeps the sofa safe while your dog gets to enjoy its comforts.

You can also leave crinkly aluminum foil on furniture you want to protect (make sure it doesn't scuff up the furniture in the process!) to make his landing - and potential nap - as uncomfortable as possible.

One thing to keep in mind when you find your dog on the couch is that you should not drag your dog off the couch by his collar. There are two main reasons for this. 1st if your dog gets loose a friendly by-stander may help by catching your dog for you. And 9/10 times he will grab the dog by the collar. That is what people do and so you want to avoid ever punishing your dog by grabbing his collar. Never start with that move or include it. It's pure silliness that can lead to a bite.

2nd he might bite you then and there. So for your sake and other people's, don't grab that collar. Instead use the leash or offer him a treat reward for getting off the couch (yes - that can increase his jumping on the couch in the future, so if you do find he's too stubborn to get down and you have to hand out the treats, make your next step blocking access. We're talking safety here - not rewards for bad behavior).

Jumping is an access issue. Control his freedom to get to people at the door and to furniture in the house and you will resolve the issue. If you want to be greeted exuberantly then teach him a visual signal and also add Down or Get Off to his training cue set. If letting him on one piece of furniture, but not all, then tell him the rule. Encourage him to jump on "his" couch while preventing access to the others. If you are consistent with your inconsistency he will soon learn the house rules and give you exactly the behavior you want.

Prevent Your Dog From Jumping on the Furniture

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Is Your Dog Jumping the Fence? Here is How to Stop Your Dog From Jumping Your Fence

Do you need to stop your dog from jumping the fence?  You are not alone.

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There are literally thousands of canine escape artists out there.  Every day some poor owner is having to take off of work, apologize to the neighbors or spend half the day (or night) looking for their dog again.  And that is the upside of a dog escaping his yard.  Imagine that owner that may have to pay vet bills or explain to his children why Rover is no longer around. 

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All because the traditional fence they spent thousands of dollars to keep their dog safe in his yard is not doing its job.

It doesn't have to be that way.  An underground dog fence  may be the answer to stopping your dog from jumping the fence ... if you do your homework.

Why does an electric dog fence seem to be a good answer?

You have to understand how the fence works. Typically, you lay the fence wire around your yard in a complete loop.  You hook the wire to the fence transmitter which in turn sends a radio signal around the property.  You dog or cat would wear an electronic collar.  As your pet gets close to the system, your collar wakes up and will beep/correct him if he gets too close to the fence.

With the "proper conditioning", your pet will know he has gone to far and return to the safety of his yard.

Did you see the "proper conditioning" term above?  You just don't go out and shock the heck out of your pet.  You teach and condition him where the boundary is.

Once properly trained, your pet will not get close to the fence.  If you do this part right and maintain the pet containment system, you will solve the dog jumping the fence problem.

The hard part is finding the right electric pet fence.

There is a whole series of articles written by a certified professional master dog trainer that will help you find the company that fits your situation best. 

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Would you like to read more about keeping your pet safe? Jim is a master dog trainer that has written an entire series of articles about choosing the right dog containment system for your pet. There are differences. Your pet's safety and your quality of life hang in the balance. Go to Dog Fence Review to learn more about containing your dog. If you just want to know more about dog training, visit NC Dog Training.

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Dog Training - 3 Tips to Stop Your Dog from Jumping on People

A sure sign of a well-behaved dog is when you enter someone's home and their pet does not jump on you in greeting. Not only is jumping on guests annoying, it can be dangerous. Large dogs can knock people down and are capable of seriously injuring small children or the elderly. Not to mention all the mud he gets on your clothes on rainy days!

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Jumping on people is also a sure signal that your dog thinks he's the leader of the pack. Watch dogs together and you'll see them exhibiting the same behavior. Allowing your dog to jump on people undermines all your training.

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These dogs have learned if they jump on people they get attention and often petted. Your job is to help them unlearn that with positive reinforcement. Here are some tips to help you do just that:

1. Ignore your dog when you arrive and leave the house. Ditch the long goodbye and the long-lost dog owner greeting. Don't greet your pet for five minutes once you get home. This will help break the habit.

2. Do you want to dance? If a week or so of not greeting your dog doesn't break the behavior, try this on your medium or large dog. When he jumps on you, firmly grip his paws while he's still on his hind legs. Hold them without squeezing until he starts to squirm, then firmly command, "Off!" Some trainers recommend stepping on your pet's back paws at the same time, but this could cause injury to your pet's delicate feet. Holding his front paws, sometimes for several minutes, will do the trick and won't be painful.

3. Use the leash. If guests are coming over, keep your dog on a leash. When he jumps on the visitors, pop the leash to engage his training collar, command, "Off!" and lead him to the other side of the room. Praise him after you lead him away.

Marilyn Burnham

Author: 'Dog Owners Boot Camp'

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Marilyn Burnham was the owner operator of 4 successful dog grooming stores in British Columbia, Canada for more than a decade. To spend more time with her children Marilyn made the decision to sell her business in the mid 90's. Get a copy of her book: ‘Dog Owners Boot Camp’ The How To Guide, Dog Training Secrets Professional Dog Trainers Don’t Want You To Know!

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