Stop Doberman Jumping Habits
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Stop Doberman Jumping Habits At Any Age
Most Doberman jumping issues in an adult dog stem from a problem that was not addressed as a puppy. If your puppy is jumping on people and you think that it is funny or cute and have this idea that he will simply grow out of it, think again. While it is normal for puppies to jump, Doberman jumping should be stopped immediately before they grow into a full size adult that you cannot control.
While an adult Doberman, even with the sweetest temperament, may not have any intentions of harming someone, with their size and strength, injury is highly possible. There is a proper way to greet people that you must teach your dog. This is an exceptionally intelligent breed that loves to learn so Doberman jumping should never be an issue if you take the time to teach your dog basic obedience training.
Basic Commands
Dobermans have no problem learning basic commands such as “down” or “sit” as long as you are consistent with their training. Once they learn this command and you use it when Doberman jumping becomes an issue, their attention is directed toward the command rather than the action. When your Doberman obeys your command, always provide positive reinforcement so he learns that this is the desired behavior. It is also important to note that once you choose a command to use, do not change it. It is irrelevant what word you use as long as you use it every single time so that your dog does not get frustrated or confused.
Ignore Their Jumping
Doberman jumping typically occurs out of excitement, especially as a greeting. The most important thing to do is completely ignore your dog’s behavior and stand still like a tree trunk. If you move around, push him away or look him in the eye, you are giving some type of attention.
If you are just coming home and your dog is jumping on you and you don’t feel comfortable standing still, go about your business and ignore him until he is completely calmed down and then give him plenty of attention. It is important that your dog never associates any kind of attention with jumping or any other type of bad behavior.
Never Use Body Parts
This falls in the same category as ignoring your Doberman jumping but it is important to emphasize to not use your hands or knees to block your dog’s actions. Your first instinct may be to put your hands out in front of you but this can be mistaken as you wanting to play.
Additionally, using your knee or leg is dangerous to a small puppy because they jump with such force that you or the dog can become injured.
Never Punish Your Doberman
If Doberman jumping habits are a problem, it is because the dog has not been trained properly or does not have an alpha leader. Never yell or physically punish your dog. Dobermans do not respond well to this type of treatment. If anything, you will teach your dog to be fearful, which is never a safe trait to have in a naturally aggressive breed.
Keep in mind that Doberman jumping habits are excited actions. They simply need to be trained that when you come home to show you that they missed you in a different way. As a rule, you always get out of your dog, what you put in. Think of it as when you first started driving. You didn’t know the specifics of exactly when do turn your blinker on, how many times to look in the mirror and how to parallel park until you were taught and you practiced. This is the same concept to keep in mind when training your Doberman. These dogs want to learn, they just require a strong leader to turn them into a perfect pet.
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