helping a dog that jumps
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.
For more ideas about how to get started training your dog, check out our blogs and the Dog Trainer Foundations course! The Immersion version of the Dog Trainer Foundations course offers an even more personalized, structured learning experience plus five hours of coaching to help you get to the next step!
Happy Training!
EXPLORE OUR DOG TRAINER COURSES
Improve your knowledge of positive dog training,
build a stronger bond with your dog,
or advance your career in dog training;
we'll support you every step of the way.