We have already discussed several methods to help with a dog’s
jumping up behavior. In our last post on this subject, I
mentioned how much I liked the first half of a video where the
trainer encourages four feet on the floor using treats. The
second half of the video shows the pet guardian restraining the
dog on leash as the dog tries to jump on the trainer. And it
shows the trainer walking off as the dog is trying to jump. A
lot of people like this method and have used it successfully. We
don’t want to reward jumping. And the idea is that we take away
attention by leaving if the dog jumps upon our approach. But
here are some concerns. 1. Analyze why the dog is jumping. If
the dog is jumping up because she is excited and happy and wants
to be close to us, then walking away might work. But what if the
dog is jumping out of deference or fear or curiosity but not
affection? If we walk away from the dog, that might be seen as
relief for the dog – especially a scared, nervous or shy dog. So
the dog might soon lear