Picture a big German Shepherd jumping on you. The mere thought of a huge 90-something pound German Shepherd bounding towards you playfully and poising to pounce on you is terrifying! German Shepherds think they are toy dogs.

Small dogs shouldn't be allowed to jump on people either. If you want to stop your German Shepherd from jumping on you or your guests, you've got to train him using the right techniques. I'll teach you exactly what to do to prevent German Shepherd jumping forever.

Tip #1 - Don't Give Mixed Messages

Stopping German Shepherd jumping is easy. In fact, dog training is very simple. Obedience training is about lavishly praising your dog when he does something good, and punishing him when he does something bad. Obedience training boils down to two things. First, and foremost, you must establish yourself as the pack leader.

Second you must communicate in a way that your dog understands. In other words, your commands must have meaning. You can't afford to give your dog mixed signals when training him. Either it's okay for him to jump on your couch or not.

Tip #2 - Employ Methods That Work in Harmony With Your Dog's Instincts

Some people mistakenly believe that dog obedience training will result in the breaking of a dog's natural instincts. Some people also think that dog training will break a dog's spirit.

For instance, if jumping comes naturally to a dog, why break him out of the habit? The reasons are obvious. Having a 100 pound German Shepherd pounce on you can have dire consequences.

Obedience training is very much in line with a dog's instincts and behaviors. By applying dog training techniques that are in sync with a dog's natural instincts, you'll enhance your dog's personality. You'll also be providing your dog with boundaries wherein he can thrive and be happy.

Tip #3 - Stop German Shepherd Jumping - Knee To Chest Method

When I visit my neighbor and her German Shepherd jumps on me, she somewhat embarrassingly says to me, "My dog is really, trained, he just likes to jump on people." There's no such thing as a trained dog who jumps on people. So how do you get your German Shepherd to stop jumping on people?

If you apply the technique correctly, the knee to chest method works miracles. Here's how to do it:
When your German Shepherd jumps, jerk your knee up and make sure your knee hits him squarely in the chest making a "thump" sound.

I know it sounds cruel.

However, if you don't do it hard enough, the motivational correction will not take effect.

Common mistakes people make when using the knee to chest method is that they lean to the side. The knee never hits the dog squarely in the chest. Also, the knee does not hit the dog in the chest with enough impact to make him stop. I'm not saying you should injure the dog, but it should be hard enough for you to hear a thump sound.

Tip #4 - Lean Back and Tap Your Chest

To ensure that you're employing the knee to chest correctly, test your German Shepherd. Lean back and tap your chest. You want to tempt your dog to jump up again. This is crucial.

Your dog now gets to decide if it's worth getting a correction (the knee in his chest) or to sit there and get praise. If you've employed the correction correctly, you'll only have to do this 3 or 4 times before your dog gets the message.

Tip #5 - Employ The Help of Friends

Enlist your friends to help you with the knee to chest training method to get the most out of your dog obedience training. Get 4 or 5 of your friends together. Instruct each of them to tap their chests and tempt your dog to jump on them.

Make sure your friends employ the technique correctly or else all your efforts will be undone. When your dog sees that he gets correction from 5 different people for jumping on them, it will solidify his obedience. You'll know that you've done your job correctly.

Here is an interesting by-product of the knee to chest method. When your dog wants your attention, he'll sit straight up and look at you. He knows that this is an alternative method to get your attention. When he does, praise him profusely!

Soon enough, any time he wants attention, he'll make the choice to sit like a gentleman and wait for it. Your German Shepherd jumping problem is now solved!