Teaching your dog to jump takes a lot of patience, perseverance and a good understanding of his skills. Dogs love to please their owners and respond promptly when they are coaxed into learning new tricks; therefore many dogs can learn to jump with the right training. Choose the method you think is best for you and your dog.
Steps
Step 1. Consider your expectations of the dog
Before teaching him to jump, make sure it is an exercise suitable for his skills. Evaluate the following aspects:
- Is the dog the right size or height?
- Are you in good health?
- Is the dog able to make the jump you want?
- Learn easily?
Method 1 of 3: Training with Hand and Bocconcini
Step 1. Break a dog treat into several pieces
Step 2. Put the bits of food in your pocket
Step 3. Call the dog
Order him to sit down.
Step 4. Show the treat to the dog
To do this, swirl the food around his nose.
Step 5. Hold the treat in your hand at an appropriate height for your height and that of the dog
For medium or large dogs, hold the treat about 30-60 cm above the animal in your hand.
Step 6. Tell him "jump"
Step 7. With the tidbit in hand, physically jump to show the action as you say the order
Step 8. Eventually, the dog will understand and jump
Step 9. Give the treat to the dog to reward him
Make him a lot of parties too.
Step 10. Repeat to consolidate
When you think that the dog has understood the order, reduce the quantity of tidbits but continue to make him a lot of parties.
Method 2 of 3: Run with the Dog
Step 1. Prepare the obstacles
Start with fairly low obstacles. Low obstacles are very useful for two reasons: they prevent the dog from crawling underneath and help make him feel safer. Furthermore, the dog will not trip over the rod. If possible, place blocks on both sides of the obstacle to prevent the dog from walking around it. You can create good temporary obstacles with simple household items, such as boxes, pieces of wood, and small furniture.
Step 2. Put the dog on the leash
This way you can lead him over the obstacle - beginners may be confused. Make sure the leash is long enough.
Step 3. Have the dog sit at least 2, 7-3, 7 meters away from the obstacle
Step 4. Make sure your dog has plenty of room to jump and land after the jump
Step 5. After following these steps, start running the dog towards the obstacle while holding the leash
Jump over the obstacle and hopefully the dog will do the same thing. While the dog jumps, make a vocal order as well, or use the clicker.
Step 6. When the dog obeys your order, give him a lot of parties
Pet him, pamper him, and give him a tidbit from time to time.
Step 7. Practice makes perfect, so you need to be patient
If your dog is tired, let him rest before trying again. Dogs focus best when they are not tired or hungry.
Step 8. Raise the height of the obstacle a little at a time
Don't put too much pressure on the dog. Over time, hard work brings a lot of satisfaction, but excessive pressure does not create any progress.
Method 3 of 3: Jumping Over the Boxes
Step 1. Place a box or a row of boxes in the garden or park
The boxes must be of the right height to allow the dog to jump over them.
The more circumscribed the area, the better it will be. In this way the dog will not be able to get around the obstacle but will be forced to jump it to reach you
Step 2. Choose a toy or food that excites the dog
If you choose a game, also prepare treats to use as rewards.
Step 3. Walk over the box with the dog
This way he will get used to the movement of jumping over the box.
Step 4. Run or jump over the box with the dog
Make it sound like a funny thing so the dog will want to come with you.
Step 5. Go to one side of the obstacle
The dog must be on the opposite side. Use the toy or treat to entice your dog to follow you.
Step 6. Say the word "jump" so that it associates the order with the action
- If the dog jumps, reward him with treats and parties.
- If, on the other hand, he gets around the obstacle, don't reward him, but have him repeat the action until he jumps.
Step 7. Repeat until you are sure he understands what to do
- When the dog gets used to jumping, you can get close to him and throw the game over the obstacle, ordering him to jump and take the object.
- Over time, you can make obstacles more complex by changing their shape and height.
Advice
- It will take a lot of practice, be very patient.
- Make sure that the dog does not jump too high so as not to run the risk of breaking a ligament, which would require a very expensive operation.
- Hitting your chest makes the dog jump on you.
