Easy Way to Teach a Dog to Stop Jumping Up on People

In this Omaha dog training session, we work with a sweet, sensitive one-year-old Blackmouth Cur mix named Cinna. Cinna’s guardian wanted to learn how to teach a dog to stop jumping up on people.

She also had some questions about Cinna’s issues with dog aggression.

How to Effectively Teach a Dog to Stop Jumping up on People

Since I knew Cinna jumps on visitors, I called ahead. I wanted to show the guardian an easy way to stop this behavior in a real-life situation.

The cool thing about this trick to stop a dog from jumping up on people is that the dog learns on their own. It works even if you are not a professional Blackmouth Cur mix dog trainer.

Instead of giving direct commands, this method rewards calm behavior. You can give the dog attention and pet them when they stay relaxed.

If the dog becomes overly excited or jumps up, the person steps away and disengages. Over time, the dog learns that staying calm gets positive attention. In contrast, being excitable leads to withdrawal.

Many people try to stop dogs from jumping by controlling them or punishing them with a knee to the chest. But in this case, we used a tool and created a situation where the dog only had a few options.

When Cinna decided to sit down or calm down, she received pets and attention. When she got excited or started to jump, the attention went away. This is a form of Operant Conditioning and it’s a powerful way to modify unwanted dog behaviors.

Since Cinna mastered this technique to stop a dog from jumping up on people, her guardian can expand on her training. Cinna’s guardian can try teaching her to go to her dog bed and the guess which hand game. These are both fun and effective techniques to keep a dog from jumping on houseguests.

The guess which hand game is a simple, engaging way to train dogs using treats while also discouraging jumping behavior. By hiding a treat in one hand and letting the dog choose, they learn to focus. This helps them stay calm instead of jumping for attention.

If they pick the wrong hand or become too excited, the treat remains hidden, reinforcing patience. This game is great for families with kids. It encourages positive interactions where the dog starts contact in a safe way. Over time, this approach helps dogs learn that staying grounded and attentive leads to rewards.

Black Mouth Cur Training Tips

Black Mouth Curs are loyal and friendly, making them excellent family dogs while also protecting your home. Their sensitivity allows them to notice your emotions, so they thrive on affection. With their high energy levels, they love to play and stay active.

To successfully train a Black Mouth Cur, emphasize consistent positive reinforcement and early socialization. Keep sessions brief, reward with treats and praise, and redirect unwanted behaviors rather than scolding.

Later in the session, I was showing Cinna’s family members how to teach a dog to stay behind an invisible line. During this training exercise Cinna lost her confidence.

She communicated this through her body language; hunching over, cowering and keeping distance between us. I spent a few minutes helping her recover. I also told her guardians to keep positive interrupter sounds down in the future. Cinna is clearly a sensitive dog when it comes to loud noises.

Due to time, we didn’t get a chance to work on Cinna’s dog reactivity issue. But we did go over how creating a healthy living space with the things we discussed can help many dogs stop being aggressive.

If Cinna is still reactive in a month, I asked her guardians to inform me. We can then set up a follow-up session to address her aggressive dog behavior.

To help Cinna’s guardians remember all the helpful tips we covered in this in-home dog training session, we recorded a roadmap to success video that you can check out below.