helping a dog that jumpsHave you ever been embarrassed by your dog jumping up to greet a stranger? Jumping is one of the most common challenges that pet parents face—it is also one of the most difficult behaviors to break. Dogs repeat behaviors that earn rewards, and jumping is often rewarded with attention from the person they are so eager to greet. To eliminate jumping from your dog’s repertoire, teach alternative and more appropriate ways to greet people, with four paws on the floor!In this video, Karen Pryor Academy faculty member Kiki Yablon is coaching clients over Zoom. They are teaching their dog Maple that having four paws on the floor works better than jumping up to get attention from people. When Maple jumps on an approaching person, the person refrains from petting her and takes a step back, so that Maple’s paws can go back to the floor easily. When Maple puts her paws back on the floor, she immediately gets a treat, delivered down low. After a few repetitions, Maple is staying on the ground as the person approaches. Now, Kiki’s client rewards Maple with treats before she has a chance to jump. Soon, staying on the ground calmly becomes Maple’s first choice, and Maple is rewarded by the exact thing she was seeking—pets from the friend.
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