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Behavior First introduced in Elementary

Off

Get off furniture, people, or counters when cued.

  • Teaching
  • Reinforcing
  • Proofing
  • Maintenance

Maple's stage at Elementary

Success indicator

Dog gets off the moment Off is cued.

What it is

Addressing opportunistic behaviors in dogs involves staging situations where those behaviors occur in order to correct and redirect them.

How we teach it

Address Any Opportunistic Issues

  • Establishing Training Environment: Create a situation where an opportunistic behavior occurs.
  • Correct: When the dog begins to display that behavior, provide an immediate correction to disrupt the behavior.
  • Redirect: Redirect the dog into another behavior or pattern in order to improve the default behavior in the future.

Off

  • Identify Triggers: Recognize what makes your dog jump, whether it's your arrival, visitors, or excitement. Understanding triggers aids in training.
  • Teach "Off" Command: Introduce "Off" by luring your dog away with a treat. If they are having a hard time understanding, use your leash to guide them to where they should be.vReward when they respond. Repeat until consistent.
  • Train Four Paws on Ground: Once "Off" is understood, teach them to keep all four paws down. Use treats to encourage this behavior.

Practice at home

  • Be consistent with your training. The more consistent you are with the "Off" command, the more likely your dog is to learn it.
  • Take Photos or Videos: Capturing your progress back at home or outside will help us provide additional feedback.

Go deeper

Jumping is a common behavior for dogs of all ages and breeds. It can be caused by a number of factors, such as excitement, playfulness, or a desire for attention.

Read the Jumping/Off guide

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