I really need to stop the jumping - Page 1

I really need to stop the jumping or Bella might need to find a new home. The problem is the incision from my transplant 2 years ago. My new kidney and pancreas are right in the front of my abdomen now so when Bella jumps on me she is basically nailing me right in my new organs. She weighs 64 lbs now and it ain't a wonderful thing. I alrready had to have my incision re-done once (before Bella came along) and that ain't a wonderful thing either. I know how unruly puppies can be but didn't anticipate having to deal with a pup socking me in the stomach a dozen times a day. I'm going to the hospital tomorrow to make sure she hasn't done any damage as I'm having stomach pains now.

Anyway, I tried all the suggestions from a previous thread and nothing seems to work. I try to protect myself when sne is around but Bella will jump when you least expect it. I give Bella LOTS of attention but that doesn't seem to help either. I also don't want to keep her in a crate all day. Any other suggestions? I'm not sure I will be able to wait this one out.

Something that worked great with my white shepherd that was jumping on people is what one of my instructors told us to do.  Put the pinch collar on your dog and let her drag a leash while in the house.  If someone is there with you, when she attempts to jump, get her at the right moment and yank her down so that she feels it and tell her NO JUMP!!!!  Or, you can basically knee her in the chest and she will get the hint after a few times :- }  We have done that also.

I have a couple jumpers and have found a way to solve it without bringing up my knee and going off balance.

First of all I don't know "when" your dog is jumping  Is it   Indoors or out?  Mine sprungy ones  were only jumping outside when they were excited - like letting them out of the kennel or going for a walk, etc. I found not looking at them and being totally calm and QUIET (no greetings) and waiting until they stop jumping at the gate was the first step.  So I always carry a large heavy duty walking stick - right now I'm using a handle from a shovel (shovel head removed). So I carry that always great for some many uses, like bopping a dog when it's getting a little to frisky with another when on a hike , or killing a snake, etc.

Anyway I hold that stick at arms length horizontally about waist high and when the jumper starts her jump up she bangs into the stick herself. I am not administering a blow - but just the force of their own jump makes them hit that stick pretty darn hard and it only takes a couple times and they "get it"   If the dog is out playing and comes charging at you simply hold the stick out in front of you horizontally  and they slow down and stop the jumping. It really has worked really  well for me.  I went through a few broken sticks before I found one of hard enough wood that they don't break it. with their hard head!

Of course every now and then they "lose it" and I have to "remind" them but for the most part this has been the most effective method I have found. It also has transferred to jumping on others. as well.

I also have seen "no jump" harnesses- I never used one but have you tried one?

I really don't care much for prong collars but in this case I may not have a choice. Bella definitely knows what "no" means except for the jumping. She will have to get some kind of correction to remember. That sweet face makes it tough. Right now she's curled up on the kitchen rug and I swear I can see a halo over her head.

This only works if your dog is food orientated, but if you keep kibble or similar treat in your pocket and when bella approaches drop some, this (if she is food orientated) will bring her focus to the floor.

My friends spaniel used to be a terrible jumper and one day when she went to jump up as I went to push her away my handback fell off my arm and smacked her in the nose, and due to the fab timing of this accident she has never jumped up at anyone since!  However I am not advocating smacking Bella in the face with a handbag, but just wanted to illustrate that doing something once with excellent timing can often be the 1 thing that is needed to solve a problem.

Another thing you could try is as she approaches you turn your back on her so that her moment is slowed.  You could also call her to "Heel" and reward her the minute she does so.

I am not famiiar with the "no jump" harness. How does it work?

Bella jumps both inside and outside. Yesterday she jumped while I was at my computer and managed to clear off half my desk. I did see her coming. A stick might have helped. As it was, sticking my hand out and telling her "no!!!!" slowed her down a bit and prevented my entire desk from being cleared off. I'm guessing this is Bella's way of showing affection. When I invite her on the couch for snuggling all she wants to do is sit on my head. I put a stool next to my desk chair and am trying to teach her to jump up on the stool instead of me.Trigger learned in 5 minutes he just needs to sit on the stool when he wants a hug.

This may sound unkind but when our pups are very small and jump we remain completely indifferent to their jumping and simply step our foot forward and step lightly on their hind foot.  They very quickly associate jumping with this unpleasant feeling.  Greetings without jumping are warmly greeted on our part.  Older pups are given a harder step - always enough to get a yhip.  Back jumping by older pups is given a hard backward step on the rear paw.  We find consistent use of this technique stops jumping cold.  Two notes:  We stay indifferent and show no emotion, the dog does not consider the step a correction only a person being clumsy.  Second, it does not stop our high drive dogs outside from flying through the air near us without coming in contact with us. 

triodegirl, would you e mail me I am interested in your transplant, I am on a waiting list for heart,pancrease and kidney. How do you feel and is it worth it? lance    LJWTRW@aol.com    thanks

Try when she come up to you give no eye contact, no voice, no excitement whatsoever.  Simply turn your back and tell her to sit in a low calm voice, no other contact until she calms and sits, THEN give her praise and maybe a treat.  But NO LOVE until she behaves herself.  This worked with Rikka after just a few times

A chain or prong collar can be used and both can work. A prong collar takes much less effort by the owner to correct the dog compared to a training collar. If you are not especially strong or experienced with the chain training collar then a prong would be better. Once she learns not to jump then you might not need the prong every day. When the dog jumps the correction timing is crucial to catch her in the act of jumping rather than after she is already done. A quick firm correction downward is needed right as she jumps along with a BIG BOLD EXTENDED "NOOOO!" Your corrections now are either way too soft or too late  (or both) and if you are giving her a "no" she is really not taking it seriously. Your voice and tone has to be distinct and loud and firm and your correction meaningful. Otherwise you are just "nagging" her and it is just a game (If I jump mom will talk to me and give me attention...)

You might also try putting the prong collar on her and sit her next to you when you are at your desk; put your foot on the leash with enough slack for her to start to jump but when she does she will correct her self with her own weight. You could use a shorter leash if you have one or tie the leash to make a loop in it and put your foot in the loop. Just before she gets to the end of the short leash in her jump give her the biggest NO command that you can in a firm deep voice. She will correct her self and if the timing is right;  will hesitate in doing it again. If you have a trainer or someone else to help you they can instead wait beside her holding the leash; when she jumps up have them imediately correct her firmly downward with one good correction and a firm NO!  A few practice sessions and you can get her over it. Best to set up the scenerio when you are prepared for it and have a helper rather than being on the defence and trying to correct her when she catches you off guard. Hope that this helps and best of luck with her.   

Please feel free to PM me if you have any questions or need furthur assistance.