I really need to stop the jumping - Page 2

Hi Lance, e-mail on its way. Sue

Appreciate all the advice again. I always think I am firm enough but apparently not. I keep thinking of Bella as a little pup and you can't beat up on puppies. But at 6 months old, I guess she isn't so little. And I've been trying to break her of jumping for almost 3 months. Today when I put her leash on for some heeling all she did was plunk down and refuse to move. Obviously she doesn't take me seriously. And I agree on the timing thing. I did cure one of my dogs of jumping many years ago. It took a quick knee to the chest and I had to be ready and think fast. A friend told me back then if you make it count, you will only need to do it once. But I was a lot younger then. If I tried it now I'd probably end up on my rear end.

have you considered boarding her until you have healed and while she's there have the people at the facility teach her not to jump since you have been unsuccessful?

Yeah, like justcurious, I am also concerned about your physical health...I am not sure what the solution is, but I admit to feeling very anxious for you as I read this.   I seldom offer a comment on these types of threads, but I would say, find a solution fast.  Do whatever is necessary.  Perhaps have a good and young friend who has great timing to get Bella started on the correction for you and then you can take over when she has it going good.  Don't let this dog harm your physical wellbeing.  Veronica

I have a real nice home medics waist support I bought from a pharmacy. It is pretty thick. I mean you could use that when the pup is being really hyper.

I have thought about a trainer but not sure I can afford much right now. My ex takes Bella a few days a week to help out but I think he is just making things worse.He picked up Bella late this afternoon and all I could hear all the way out to his car was "No, Bella, no Bella, no Bella, no Bella........"  She jumps on him more than me.

where do you live? maybe someone here lives near you and can help you out; maybe they could take bella for a short time and train her to not jump. what about bella's breeder? maybe the breeder would be willing to take her and train her at a reduced rate?

Sue, you need to put that puppy in the crate & go get a jump harness, it keeps the dog from being able to lift it's front legs enough to jump up. And consider wearing some form of protection, saddle stores sell body protectors, basically a long vest with pads. If you damage your new organs you will be SOL...they'll have a hard time putting you on a waiting list for another transplant if you still have the pup........you both lose. Jump harnesses are sold at Petsmart, Pet Supplies Plus, Petco, .....just about anywhere dog supplies are sold. Once you are protected, you can start training. But first & foremost, protect yourself! You're no good for the pup if you let yourself be injured & have to be hospitalized....I can attest to this myself, I didn't lose a transplanted organ, but did lose my natural born shoulder, now have 4 d-rings holding my arm up where it should be thanks to Beckett. Always, safety first! Please let us know how you make out at the hospital! Good luck! jackie harris

Sue

Sorry to here of your problem, but your health comes first before the Dog

Kalbecks advice is a good one then you can train the Dog in a safe manner without any injury to yourself

Take it steady, and Good Luck

Steve

Sue

Sorry to here of your problem, but your health comes first before the Dog

Kalbecks advice is a good one then you can train the Dog in a safe manner without any injury to yourself

Take it steady, and Good Luck i

Steve