STOP Your DOG from JUMPING at the Door: Teaching Replacement Behaviors for Common Behavior Problems

[@rachelminneapolis]

I love how good Laura is about ‘splitting’ training up into little progressive steps! This makes it much more understandable for the dog but also so much easier for us trainers-in-training :) I would of totally just asked for a sit right away but teaching four on the floor first is much more efficient.

[@CamilleGG451]

Oh dear, it's me again... 😳 Another 2 questions: the most incredibly common thing I see is the dog that is sitting instead of jumping up and then right when you go to reward them by petting them they break their sit and get all hyped out again, trying to jump, etc. What does this mean the owners have or haven't done? Also, do you have a video on training your dog not to jump up on guests? I really like your teaching style!! Thank you so much! 😊

[@leksiskousen3363]

This video is like an answer to a prayer! Great technique, we are excited to work on it with Gypsy! (Also I love when Jake licks his lips as he sits near the end of the video... haha he knows!)

[@DoggyU]

Awesome!! Just be patient and prepared. Being prepared to do the cookie scatter when you first start is half the battle!

[@CamilleGG451]

5:41 💗😄🥰. Yay!

[@sheynaw]

I loved your explanation about replacement training thank you do much!

[@DoggyU]

You're welcome! Thinking about what you *want* is always a good way to approach a training problem :) Happy Training!

[@Ritterkritterz]

Excellent video. You are the 1st to explain instead of just telling us like other vids out there. I am looking for a way to keep dogs from jumping on patio door outside to get back in the house.

[@DoggyU]

Thank you for your kind words! so for an issue like this, I would think about teaching an incompatible behavior. Scratching on the door is obviously serving a function for the dogs (annoying you enough for you to appear and let them in) so for me, I would think about teaching them an incompatible behavior that is appropriate for getting your attention. I would teach them to press one of those potty buttons that has a receiver inside. That way they get what they want (your attention to be let in) and you get what you want - stop the scratching at the door. If you want to discuss this further, check out our patreon at patreon.com/doggyu and submit it as a question for our monthly Q&A! Happy Training!

[@rachelminneapolis]

The ending 😂 love it

[@DoggyU]

Haha 🙃

[@kristiekramer6498]

This is brilliant! I'm trying this immediately with our dog! I feel confident it will work. Thank you.

[@DoggyU]

Thanks Kristie! Be generous and consistent and you should have success!

[@j9kapolei]

After watching hours of videos, this by far offered the best tips for this issue!!! I can't wait to try this out tomorrow. Do you recommend a certain type of treat?

[@DoggyU]

Jeanine Wong thanks Jeanine! What type of treat you use is totally dependent on your dog. When you’re first starting something like little pieces of cut up hot dog works great. That being said, my dogs will work for a more dry treat like dried liver or even kibble so I can use that kind of thing (dried meat also works well for leaving outside of you need to because it doesn’t need to be refrigerated). But when I’m first training a concept, higher value treats (whatever is higher value to your particular dog) work well! Happy Training!

[@j9kapolei]

@@DoggyU Thanks for responding so quickly. I did purchase the beef liver treats you had on your Amazon list, along with a treat pouch. I'm guilty of being stingy with treats, so my dogs will be soooo shocked with all the yummy treats for our new training. Can't wait to give this a try.

[@DoggyU]

@@j9kapolei that's awesome! The more generous you are when you first start, the quicker you see results. Because my dogs work for all of their food, I never think about being stingy because it's food they need to eat ;). make sure you break the liver treats into lots of little pieces so they last a while. you could also mix some of the liver treats with kibble to make it last longer! Good luck with your pups!

[@CamilleGG451]

Hi! New to your channel; Liked and subscribed! 😊 Nice stuff here and thanks for the great cookie scattering idea! I'm a beginning trainer still and have often heard the advice to put the behavior that you don't want on cue. (I know Ian Dunbar suggests this often). I see the reasoning- I assume it's to create more clarification in the dog's mind on this behavior. (This is of course meant to be done separately after you've done training such as what you demonstrate here). What are your thoughts about that? I really like the idea, but can only imagine clients really rejecting it lol! Would you mind sharing your thoughts on that if/when you get a chance?? TIA!

[@DoggyU]

Hi S E - in theory you can definitely do this, but a lot of people muddy up putting behavior under stimulus control so that can be the tricky part. Also, I don't teach behaviors I don't want just to put them on cue. Example: barking. Barking is self reinforcing and if it's not being offered already, I don't want to create barking just so I can put it on cue. I tend to not use this method in the real world, but instead teach an alternate, incompatible behavior.

[@DoggyU]

Thanks for commenting and subscribing!

[@CamilleGG451]

@@DoggyU Makes sense! Hey thank you so much!!

[@rachelminneapolis]

So glad this question was addressed, I’ve been curious. I have never personally had success with this approach in the past or now. Of the four dogs we have, the one trained to bark on cue is most reactive to outside noises. The others have learned over time to come to me or hubby if they hear a noise they’re suspicious about. The most they do is bruff under their breath. I will sometimes walk to the door or look out the window just to help signal to them that there’s no threat (not sure if this is a legit dog training method but it seems like they calm down sooner when I do. I like to feel safe so I appreciate their alerts.) I look for opportunities to stay active so it doesn’t bother me. (For ex I use the upstairs bathroom when I’m downstairs and the downstairs bathroom when I’m upstairs 😅 the dogs also inadvertently get more exercise that way since me walking around gets them moving too)

[@ElizabethPenman-p7f]

Excellent video! What replacement behavior can I use for an adult dog who is still very mouthy? He does not bite hard, but still does mouth me. I usually know it is coming, but don't know what to train to stop it.

[@DoggyU]

I would definitely work on a hand touch/nose boop as an alternative. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIC6lJmXl812jsk I would also be conscious of when these times happen and see if you can reduce arousal with a cookie scatter, before he tries to rehearse the behavior.

[@kevalontaylor]

this is a great technique. I can't walk inside woth groceries without my dog jumping all over me. she even try to escape when ever she has a chance. it's exhausting 😪

[@DoggyU]

Glad you found this helpful! Happy Training!

[@laurenlang9055]

Any Recommendation , new rescue dog jumping at door/crying to come inside from backyard?

[@DoggyU]

Hey Lauren! That is a pretty detailed question and would be a great one for our DoggyU Community. You can get your questions answered for as little as $6 a month for the ability to ask questions at our live Q&A. Our next one is in just 4 days! Patreon.com/doggyu - I hope to see you there!

[@toddletrails1016]

Can we use this concept with visitors? My dogs understand that I am not to be greeted with jumps or hyper active behavior. BUT, as soon as we get guests, my BIG girl is completely in their face, follows them to our couch and is a little too forward about sniffing and being excited. Can I just throw a handful of kibble on the floor as I open the door? I'd really like my dogs to not have to be put in a separate room when I answer the door and bring guests into the house.

[@DoggyU]

Hi Toddle Trails! Thanks for watching. So the handful on the floor only breaks the jumping pattern, which you can definitely do! But once you break the jumping pattern, then it's time to train an alternative behavior (ie. sit, go to place, etc.) I use platform training for door greeting issues. You can check out how I do that in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5XTiX6mppWIras Hope that helps!

[@CamilleGG451]

Just thought of something- would tossing the treats ever cause an INCREASE in excitement around the jumping behavior/door?

[@molly4605]

My dog is a street dog rescue and jumps up at kitchen counters when she can smell food (although we never give her anything from the counter) - she's really easy to train in other areas but is being really persistent with this - what kind of replacement behaviour could I teach instead?

[@DoggyU]

Hey Molly! I would teach her to go to her place and lay down in the kitchen. I would also check out the book "beyond the backyard' and the game "its yer choice" for help!

[@molly4605]

@@DoggyU Thank you!

[@DoggyU]

@@molly4605 welcome :)

[@theanswerisprayer]

My puppy is in a 4 ft high round pen while at work. I ignore her jumping and barking when I come home….once she calms and sits I let her out but, it starts all over as soon I let her out of her round pen…she’s part mini Schnauzer and jumps high continuously at me like a jumping bean. Maybe I should try this when I let her out of the round pen??? Any thoughts anyone.

[@DoggyU]

I would definitely try this, but also consider leashing the pup when taking them out of the pen so you can manage the jumping while you're working on training it. Might be worth getting a trainers eyes on the situation too :)

[@ems8717]

my dog jumps against the door everytime ileave when trying to close the door barking too ugh

[@DoggyU]

Hi Emanua - sounds like you might be better off using a crate or some other containment system. I leave my dogs with a KONG in their crates every time i leave and they get excited when they know I'm leaving. Helps take the stress out of you leaving. hope that helps!

[@ems8717]

@@DoggyU oh thank you what is a kong?

[@DoggyU]

@@ems8717 this video should help answer all your questions about KONGS :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pl7JnIqVZ694jqM

[@taylornguyen444]

@@DoggyU my dog jumps at the door when he’s excited. Like in the morning when I’m waking up he’ll jump at the door. He’ll also jump at the door when someone leaves the house even when someone’s still home.

[@DoggyU]

@@taylornguyen444 sounds like this is a perfect video to help teach a behavior you like better than jumping such as going to a "place" and laying down.

[@adamr8628]

My dog only jumps on the glass door when I'm not nearby, Im in the house and thats why it happens. My dogs will never jump when I am standing beside them so there's no opportunity to correct it the way the video says. Yes, I know of other possibilities.

[@graciousgifts8976]

Great video! You make it look so easy, though I'm sure this requires patience. I would love to switch careers and become a dog trainer. Wish me luck :)

[@DoggyU]

If there's one thing you need to be a dog trainer it's patience ... for both dogs and humans ;) It's a wonderful career path. Good luck!

[@CamilleGG451]

Hey I'm doing it now at 55 and so excited I could, well, run around the yard with a tennis ball in my mouth! 🤣 Learn lots and go for it!!

[@rachelminneapolis]

@@CamilleGG451 🤭😂 you’re hilarious. Kudos to you! You got this 💪 I like what Laura said about having to be patient with dogs *and* people. I first started out training dogs and then I worked with a few people on how to train theirs and that’s when I realized something- I’m good at training dogs, not people. And well that’s my go to line now when people in public see my dog and ask how much it would cost for me to train theirs.

[@CamilleGG451]

@@rachelminneapolis Aw, thanks 😆 Got it on what you're saying and I hear ya on the people-front. Yes, you want to do what you enjoy and know yourself and be true to it. I'm very social but I know it's going to take tons of patience when dealing with people who, say, want their dog to behave differently but don't want to actually change anything in their routine..... (ok 🙄). I'll have to say things kindly, encouragingly, with empathy and diplomatically instead of for example... "OK, are you not aware that doing the same thing over and over and expecting new results is the definition of insanity?? and what exactly do you think I am, a frickin' alchemist??!! You have to DO SOMETHING DIFFERENTLY FFS!!!!" Things of that nature... 🤯🤦‍♀️

[@Sarah-zb8cq]

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