Tri-Tronics G2 Basic Training - Manual (Page 6)

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 4. 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.
If after several corrections the dog does not seem at all discouraged from
jumping up, raise the intensity by one level. Be careful not to increase the
intensity too much or too quickly because using too strong an intensity for
jumping up could cause the dog to be afraid of the person he jumps on. You
can use this same method to stop a dog from jumping up on barriers like
fences, patio doors, and screen doors.
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 calmer and more welcome companion.
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