Tri-Tronics Basic Training - Manual (Page 11)

5. General obedience training can help dogs with
behavior problems. Obedience training (“Heel,” “Sit,”
“Down,” “Stay,” “Come,” etc.) teaches your dog to respect
you more. It teaches you how to communicate with your
dog more effectively.
Also, many problem behaviors can often be traced to the
dog having too much energy and no outlet for it. Regular
obedience training sessions for just 20 minutes a day will
give your dog a job to do and a chance to wear off excess
energy; he will become a much calmer and more welcome
companion.
JUMPING UP
Dogs jump up because it leads to something they like –
attention. Jumping up can be hard to cure if people around
the dog are inconsistent about when they’ll allow it. Correcting
the dog for jumping up won’t cure the problem if some family
members or guests reward the dog for jumping up by giving
him the attention he likes.
Obedience training is very helpful for dogs that like to jump
up. When the dog wants to jump up, have him “Sit” instead.
Then you can reward him with praise and attention for sitting
instead of jumping up.
Lesson Plan to Stop Jumping Up
Set the intensity to the level you selected for your dog in the
section, “Intensity selection tips” on page 3. Approach the dog
and cause him to jump up. The instant the dog jumps up,
press the stimulation button. You want the dog to associate
the very beginning of the act of jumping up with the displeasure.
Repeat this process every time the dog jumps up, until he stops
trying. Repeat this lesson with other people in different places.
Make sure the dog has no opportunities to jump up without a
correction until he has gone for three days without trying to
jump up, even though he has had the chance.
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