STEP 1 | Remove your attention when she jumps: Start with a bit of her kibble in your hand. Hold your hand at your belly button. When the puppy jumps on you, stand up straight and be silent so it’s clear to her that you’re ignoring her (that is, you’ve removed the reward for jumping, which is your attention) (Figure 5.2.1A). Once she realizes you’re not going to reward her for rude jumping behavior she will sit (Figure 5.2.1B) STEP 2 | When she sits, give her a treat: Be sure your movements are crystal clear. When you hold the treat against your belly button, to her that should signal no treat
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