Make the furniture less comfortable A piece of carpet runner turned prickly-side-up or even something as simple as aluminum foil placed over furniture can also be effective on some dogs. Important Note: CONSEQUENCES ARE NOT THE SOLUTION! The solution is not just to get a static mat or motion sensor. It is not just to put the dog on a leash and keep him tethered all the time. The solution is not just to praise the dog when he is by the couch or chair and not jumping up. The solution is to do all of these things consistently in the proper order. As an ABC Certified Dog Trainer, it is your responsibility to help your clients understand that a puzzle is only complete when all the pieces are put together. Consistency in Dealing with jumping on the furniture: Finish the sentence: Simply put, most dogs truly enjoy engaging in these behaviors and will “problem” not miss an opportunity to partake in them. COMMON PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED WHEN JUMPING ON THE FURNITURE 1. PROBLEM-My dog growls at me when I try to remove him from the furniture. SOLUTIONS This is more than just jumping on the furniture problem. This is a relationship problem. Instruct the to focus on Leadership Exercises and to make the furniture less comfortable by using upside-down carpet runners. Do not use positive punishment or negative reinforcement techniques on this dog. 2. PROBLEM-I cannot keep the dog off the furniture; every time I turn my back, up he goes. SOLUTIONS Go over the four components of problem solving with the Determine which of the steps the owner is being inconsistent with (i.e., positive reinforcement of alternate behaviors, management, consequences or consistency.)
Make the furniture less comfortable A piece of carpet runner turned prickly-side-up or even something as simple as aluminum foil placed over furniture can also be effective on some dogs. Important Note: CONSEQUENCES ARE NOT THE SOLUTION! The solution is not just to get a static mat or motion sensor. It is not just to put the dog on a leash and keep him tethered all the time. The solution is not just to praise the dog when he is by the couch or chair and not jumping up. The solution is to do all of these things consistently in the proper order. As an ABC Certified Dog Trainer, it is your responsibility to help your clients understand that a puzzle is only complete when all the pieces are put together. Consistency in Dealing with jumping on the furniture: Finish the sentence: Simply put, most dogs truly enjoy engaging in these “problem” behaviors and will not miss an opportunity to partake in them. COMMON PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED WHEN JUMPING ON THE FURNITURE 1. PROBLEM-My dog growls at me when I try to remove him from the furniture. SOLUTIONS This is more than just jumping on the furniture problem. This is a relationship problem. Instruct the to focus on Leadership Exercises and to make the furniture less comfortable by using upside-down carpet runners. Do not use positive punishment or negative reinforcement techniques on this dog. 2. PROBLEM-I cannot keep the dog off the furniture; every time I turn my back, up he goes. SOLUTIONS Go over the four components of problem solving with the Determine which of the steps the owner is being inconsistent with (i.e., positive reinforcement of alternate behaviors, management, consequences or consistency.)
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