Stop Your Dog From Jumping on People

Why Dogs Jump on People

Dogs jump on people as a natural greeting behavior. In the dog world, jumping up to lick another dog's face is a sign of respect and affection. When dogs jump on humans, they're simply transferring this natural greeting behavior to us. Unfortunately, what's polite in dog society isn't always welcome in human society.

Dogs also jump because it works - it gets them attention (even if it's negative attention). Without proper training, dogs don't understand that jumping isn't an acceptable way to greet people.

Problems with Traditional Methods

Many traditional methods for stopping jumping behavior have significant drawbacks:

• Ignoring the dog - While this can work for some dogs, it's not effective for dogs that jump aggressively or those that knock people down. It's also not practical when meeting strangers on walks.
• Squeezing their paws - This can cause dogs to become afraid of having their paws handled and may damage trust.
• Spray bottles or loud noises - These methods rely on startling or scaring the dog, which can create anxiety and fear.
• Physical punishment - Methods like knee-to-chest or pushing the dog down can hurt the dog and damage your relationship.
• Isolation during visits - This avoids the problem rather than solving it, and doesn't teach the dog appropriate greeting behavior.

Our Solution for Dog Jumping

How to Use the "Down Rover" Training Aid

Using the "Down Rover" Training Aid is simple and effective:

1. Hold the training aid - Hold the "Down Rover" in front of you when your dog approaches.
2. Block the landing spot - When your dog attempts to jump, the training aid blocks their landing spot.
3. Use verbal commands - Simultaneously use your verbal command of "Off" or "Down."
4. Reward good behavior - When your dog remains on all four paws, reward them with attention and praise.
5. Be consistent - Use the training aid consistently until your dog learns that jumping is not an acceptable greeting behavior.

Why Our Approach Is Different

The "Down Rover" Training Aid was developed after years of experience working with hundreds of dogs. What makes our approach different:

• It works immediately, even with dogs that jump very aggressively
• It's completely humane - no pain, fear, or punishment involved
• It allows you to redirect the behavior and reward the dog for not jumping
• It's effective with all dog personalities, from timid to bold
• It can be used by anyone, including children and elderly people
• It works in all situations, including with strangers on walks

Additional Tips for Preventing Jumping

While the "Down Rover" Training Aid provides an immediate solution, these additional tips can help reinforce good behavior:

• Exercise your dog - A well-exercised dog is less likely to exhibit overexcited jumping behavior.
• Teach an alternative greeting - Train your dog to sit when greeting people.
• Be consistent - Make sure all family members and visitors follow the same rules.
• Reward calm behavior - Give your dog attention when they're calm, not when they're jumping.
• Practice with friends - Set up practice sessions with friends to help your dog learn appropriate greetings.