Having a dog jump up on you isn’t the best feeling, is it? Nobody likes it, especially if we are talking about a large breed. It’s more common in puppies, as it is the natural
way they play, but even puppies with sharp nails can soon annoy us. It can escalate
faster when humans, unconsciously, feed this behaviour by interacting with them, talking in a high-pitched voice, or cuddling them in a moment of excitement. I know
that ignoring them can sometimes be difficult, especially puppies, but if you really want to stop this, it’s vital that your dog starts to understand boundaries from an
early age.
Dogs are reading our body language at all times, so even the slightest movement such as eye contact can be enough to trigger them. Ignoring them and not even making eye contact may sound cruel but in nature it means a lot. Dogs can
instinctively feel challenged and it is quite often a thing with dominant individuals.
Turning your back on them is another classic way to ignore them, and not allowing
them to stay up against your legs. Proper obedience training is highly recommended for dogs like these, as it will bring more focus to the boundaries established during the process.
The tricky part about all of this, even for myself as a dog trainer often dealing with
challenging dogs, is that there isn’t a set recipe that you follow and it's done. Every
dog has its own nature, different energy levels and their own individuality that must
be considered and navigated with care. It can be frustrating sometimes, but believe
me, there is always a way out. Proper obedience training will definitely help, and the
results will be rewarding. So keep working at it, and if you are still not getting any
good results, let us know, we would be happy to help.
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