thestrollingspoon:Question: How can I keep my dog from jumping? It’s so annoying that it has kept my officemates from visiting my place because they were afraid my 4-month old chihuahua would jump on them. And worse, attack them. What do I need to keep in mind in terms of training a chihuahua?

Answer: First, ask yourself what is the reason that the dog is jumping? More than likely this is due to the dog’s excitement and he is basically jumping up on people because he is demanding attention. By jumping it’s an automatic reward because even if the person is not favorable to your pet’s behavior.

In my case, I normally break my dogs of this habit by simply ignoring them until they sit and behave. Then they would have to wait for me to approach them rather than allowing them to jump on me or my guests. When your chi jumps, push her off firmly and say no. Then turn your back on her. This may take up to a week depending on the dog’s age.