Stop a Dog from Climbing up on Things

Is your dog always jumping on the couch? On the counter? On your bed??? Read this page to help!

Steps

 * 1) Catch your dog when she jumps up on something. You have to catch your dog in the act because when you discipline, they can't connect your disciplining to things she did even 3 minutes ago.
 * 2) Teach your dog the "off" command. Read the next passage for teaching the off command, then continue with the steps below it.

Teaching the "Off" Command

 * 1) Have your dog sit on something high enough but low to the ground (ie, a low chair or couch). If your dog is long-backed, try to get something only a few inches off the ground to reduce possible back injury or ache.
 * 2) Stand next to the chair, facing forward. Hold your treats or toy and clicker in your hand.
 * 3) Toss the treat or toy about two to three feet ahead while saying "off".
 * 4) Click while your dog is in the air, and praise.
 * 5) Repeat the above steps until your dog understands the command.
 * 6) Remember that the hand signal is a finger pointing "off".

Steps (Continued)

 * 1) For the next two weeks, every time your dog jumps up on the "off-limits" surface, say "Off" and praise. After a while your dog will start to learn that this area is a no-doggie zone.
 * 2) If your dog still continues the behavior after two weeks, take a can filled with about 10 plastic beads (make sure the cap is on!). When your dog jumps onto the un-wanted surface, shake the can loudly, and say "No! Off!". Your dog should jump off after being frightened. After this, ignore your dog for ten minutes and then call him over with lots of pets and kisses.

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