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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Training with Treats in Hand
• Method 2 of 3: Running with the dog
• Method 3 of 3: Box Jumping
• Tips

Training your dog to jump is training your patience, perseverance and your understanding of the dog's capabilities. Dogs love to please their owners, and they respond quickly to rewards when teaching them new tricks, so jumping is something that almost all dogs can learn with regular training. Choose the method that you think works best for both you and your dog.

Steps

1. 1 Think about what you expect from your dog. If you want to teach your dog how to jump, make sure he can do it. Consider the following:
   • Does your dog have the right size and weight?
   • Is your dog healthy enough?
   • The jump that you expect from the dog can it do?
   • Is your dog a good student?

Method 1 of 3: Training with Treats in Hand

1. 1 Divide the treat into several pieces.
2. 2 Put the pieces in your pocket.
3. 3 Call your dog. Order her to sit down.
4. 4 Show your dog that you have a treat. Do this by waving your hand near her nose.
5. 5 Depending on your height and the height of the dog, keep the treat at the appropriate level. For medium sized dogs, keep it a foot or two (30-60 cm) higher than the dog.
6. 6 Say jump.
7. 7 With the treat in hand, jump up to demonstrate the action that the word means.
8. 8 Your dog will eventually understand and jump.
9. 9 Give your dog a treat as a reward. Also praise her.
10. 10 Repeat to secure. When you are satisfied with the way the dog understands the command, decrease the reward. However, continue to always praise her.

Method 2 of 3: Running with the dog

1. 1 Practice your jumps. Always start with very low jumps. This is correct for two reasons: it will help prevent the dog from crawling and build trust with the dog. It will also prevent tripping over the pole. If you can, place barricades on both sides of the barrier so the dog cannot get around the barrier. Temporary barriers can be made from simple things that are found in any household - boxes, pieces of planks, and small furniture.
2. 2 Attach the leash to your dog's collar. This will help guide your dog over the barrier, as beginners can get confused. Make sure the leash is moderately loose.
3. 3 Get your dog to sit at least 3-4 yards (3-3.5 meters) from the barrier.
4. 4 Make sure the dog has enough room to jump and land.
5. 5 When you have completed these steps, start running with your dog, approaching the barrier with a leash in hand. Step over the barrier hoping your dog will do the same. When the dog jumps, give a voice command. You can also use the clicker when the dog flies over the barrier.
6. 6 When the dog obeys your command, praise him. Fondle her, praise her, and periodically give her a treat.
7. 7 The skill of the master is betting, so be patient. If your dog is tired, give it a rest before starting again. Dogs focus better when they are not tired or hungry.
8. 8 Gradually raise the height of the barrier. Do not press hard on your dog. Hard work will be rewarded in the long run, but too much pressure will not lead to progress.

Method 3 of 3: Box Jumping

1. 1 Place a box or row of boxes somewhere in your yard or garden. The boxes must be high enough for the dog to jump over them.
   • The more the place is obstructed, the better. This way the dog will not be able to get around the barrier and will have to jump.
2. 2 Choose a toy or treat to attract your dog. If you choose a toy, carry a reward treat with you.
3. 3 Walk through the boxes with your dog. This will familiarize him with the boxes.
4. 4 Run with the dog and jump along the boxes with it. Make it fun to make the dog want to join you.
5. 5 Stand on one box. The dog must be on the other. Use a toy or treat to attract your dog.
6. 6 Use the word "jump" to help the dog correlate the command with the action.
   • If your dog jumped, reward him with a treat and praise.
   • If the dog gets past the barrier, do not reward him, but force him to repeat the action until he jumps.
7. 7 Repeat until you are sure that the dog understands what is wanted from him.
   • When your dog learns to jump, you can stay on the same side as the dog, toss his toy onto another box and ask him to jump to pick up the toy.
   • Over time, you can increase the height or make the barrier more complex to give your dog more variety.

Tips

• This will take practice, so be patient.
• Make sure your dog is not jumping too high, otherwise it can damage the ligaments, requiring expensive surgery.
• Patting your chest will also cause the dog to jump on you.