Is it True that Dogs Jump on You to Show Dominance?
“Dogs Jumping Up is Natural”
Do Dogs Jump To Show Dominance?
QUESTION:
Do Dogs Jump To Show Dominance?
ANSWER:
Absolutely Not! Dogs do not Jump to Show Dominance? This is still a common misconception. It has been reinforced by those who still believe in the outdated “Dominance Theory”.
Dogs do not jump on people to establish dominance. Dogs only jump on people because it is the way dogs greet each other. If you watch dogs play, they often jump into each other. The only reason the dos jump UP on humans is because we are much taller than other dogs are. Jumping reinforces the greeting for the dog. The dog continues to jump because the human gives the dog attention for it.
If you want your dog to stop jumping on people, stop reinforced for it. Several great options exist if you want your dog to stop jumping up on people.
– Teach your dog to sit calmly when guests and strangers arrive.
– Reinforce your dog for remaining calm.
– Turn away and ignore the dog when it jumps.
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