Sue and Buddy
Posted : 11/8/2007 11:42:07 PM
prolibertate
Try this (you'll need a person who Buddy jumps on to do this) - While he's on his leash, walk into the room where the person he'll jump on is. As soon as he jumps up, take him out of the room - without looking at him or saying one word. After 20-30 seconds bring him in again...every time he jumps up, take him back out of the room for 20-30 seconds, again without looking at him or saying one word. Eventually he's going to come into the room and *not* jump; when he does this have the other person ask him to sit, and when he does, praise him and give him a treat. And yes, it may take quite a number of repetitions; you'll notice that each time you bring him in he's less exuberant about jumping - that's because he's learning he gets no attention and gets taken away from people when he does jump. Dogs aren't stupid; we simply have to learn to communicate in *their* language.
Thanks for the great suggestions! I think the above training will help because I can use my parents as the "bait" and they will learn along with Buddy. Two birds with one stone! I have trained Buddy with the clicker. I will have to pull it out again and try it. Don't worry, I would never pinch my dog. 
Sue