[Jac]

Great advice here! I like the idea of holding their paws.

I was thinking about the training that my dogs got at "boot camp" where they were taught "go to your spot"...they learned that I point to a place and they must go there until I release them.

We used prong collars during the training, but it was amazing. They (all 3) would go to the same rug, and stay there. It doesn't matter what they do in their spot, only that they stay. They can sit, stand, lie down, chase their tail...doesn't matter. They just have to stay until I say "release!" Then they know it is okay to be themselves again.

This works really well for many times...because the place is anywhere you point. You don't need a special rug, towell, bed, etc. And they stay there even when we play ball next to them, or walk by with treats. It is a great thing. If they begin to move off, we take their leash, bring them back to the spot, quick tug on the leash and say "stay in your spot" and they do. The trick is to be consistent.

Good luck!

 

[Jac]

Well, I want you to know that I have tried holding my dog's paws when they jump and it works like a charm! My two older Labradoodles, stopped the first time, my Poodle never did jump so no problem...my Goldendoodle is a bit tougher...but she is just a baby still. She is only 6 months old. Anyway, thanks for telling us about that! It isn't painful, angry or unpleasant...it just helps them to know that they are not in control and I don't think that they like it!

 

[Jac]

I sincerely thank you for posting this idea! I had never heard of it, but my dogs still don't jump up...sometimes they almost do, but catch themselves and stop.
The process never hurts them or frightens them. In fact, I hold their paws and talk nicely to them, soon they try to pull away and I keep holding and talking...after a while, I put their paws down and praise them for being on the ground. It is a great way to train this particular situation. Thanks!