How To Stop A Brussels Griffon Jumping
A Brussels Griffon is not a big dog, but with all its energy, jumping can become quite a problem. This dog is very friendly and if jumping is not controlled, you will find your dog jumping up on everyone it meets. This may not seem like a big deal when you are inside, but get your little pup outside and dirty paws jumping on clean pants can be a problem. It is better to stop all jumping and let your dog know that jumping is not the proper way to say hello.
It is common for a Brussels Griffon to take over a home. They can easily become dominant if they are not trained to be submissive. It is very important to establish a pecking order as soon as you bring your dog home. Make sure the dog knows he is not in charge and that you are. Establishing dominance will let you have more control over your dog and his behavior’s.
Stop Rewarding the Behavior
It is important that you do not reward jumping. If your dog jumps up and you pet him or give him attention then this tells his that jumping is a good way to get what he wants. Instead you need to let him know jumping is not acceptable. The most common reason why dogs jump up on people is to get attention. The most common reason why jumping can’t be stopped is because people reward the behavior.
Methods to Stop Jumping
Not rewarding jumping is a start, but you also need to get him to see that jumping is not tolerated. You can do this in a few different ways. If you notice that your dog is about to jump up, turn away so he can’t do it. Don’t say anything to him or give him acknowledgment at all. Once he stops jumping you can then give him attention. Soon he will learn that if he sits still at your feet that you will give him attention, but if he jumps you will ignore him.
Another method to try is to use another command to redirect his behavior. When he starts to jump you can tell him to “sit” or “lie down”. If your dog is trained and can follow these commands then this can work. Be sure to reward him for following your command.
Be Consistent
No matter what method you choose to use to stop your dog from jumping, you will need to be consistent. Choose one method and stick with it. Make sure everyone that comes in contact with the dog knows not to reward jumping. You should use your method of training every time the dog jumps. Being consistent is very important in any type of dog training. Dogs learn through repetition. If you are not consistent then you probably won’t have much luck with stopping the behavior.
Jumping is a common issue for dogs of all sizes. In smaller dogs, like the Brussels Griffon, it may not seem like a major issue, but it can become dangerous in some situations. It is much better to control the problem instead of letting it get out of control.