Stopping German Shepherd Jumping
Does your German Shepherd jump all over you and your guests? This can be a little scary due to the German Shepherd’s large size. Luckily, there are steps you can take in stopping your German Shepherd from jumping.
German Shepherds are large dogs so when they jump on you it can be a little scary, especially for people who visit your home. Therefore, it is a good idea to stop this behavior from occurring. The below tips will help you in stopping your German Shepherd from jumping:
Jumping for Attention
One of the main reasons German Shepherds jump is because they want your attention. Therefore, the first thing you need to do in regards to stopping your German Shepherd from jumping is to ignore the behavior and to not give them any attention when they do jump all over you. So next time your German Shepherd tries to jump on you, turn in the other direction, cross your arms and look upwards. It’s also a good idea to teach every family member to do this as well. Once your German Shepherd understands that they can not get your attention by jumping, then they will be less likely to jump in the future.
Use a Leash
Does your German Shepherd jump all over your guests or strangers that come to your door? This can be a little embarrassing and even scary as German Shepherds aren’t small dogs. Therefore, the next step in stopping your German Shepherd from jumping is to control the way they greet people when they come to the front door. The best way to do this is to put your German Shepherd on a short leash. You will be able to control your German Shepherds jumping by having them on this leash. Your guests will also appreciate it as they won’t have your large German Shepherd jumping all over them.
Sitting Not Jumping
Another important step in stopping your German Shepherd from jumping is to teach them to sit when people arrive at your front door. It’s good to practice this a few times before trying it out on a real guest. To do this, enlist someone in your family to pretend to knock on the door. Take your German Shepherd to the door and calmly ask them to sit. If your German Shepherd sits and doesn’t jump reward them with lots of praise or even give them a small treat. Overtime, your German Shepherd will soon learn to sit instead of jumping when someone comes to your front door.
To summarize the above, remember these important things when stopping your German Shepherd from jumping:
- Ignore the jumping
- Use a leash for control
- Teach sitting not jumping
Stopping your German Shepherd from jumping will not happen overnight, but it will happen. Your guests will certainly appreciate your large German Shepherd not jumping all over them! So what are you waiting for? Take the above steps in stopping your German Shepherd from jumping and start today!
