Have you wondered why do Pomeranians jump so much? If you have a Pom, especially energetic puppies, you will know that they love jumping everywhere.
Naturally, Pomegranates are small dogs. Do not because of their size think that they will spend their whole day begin quiet and calm.
This is not true. Pomeranians have a lot of energy. You will see them running around in the house, barking at everything they see and jumping up and down your feet.
I can tell you that very active dogs are always hyperactive but, the truth is that they are looking for a way to burn away their excess energy. If your Pomeranian can be said to be hyperactive, you should always take her out for exercise; physical and mental exercise.
If you are a Pomeranian owner, you should learn how to calm a Pomeranian puppy down. Pomeranians looks small but, they are fierce and mighty toy dogs.
If a Pomeranian is standing at a place, she can from there jumped to as much as four feet into the air. She will jump much higher than that if she is running.
I have been a witness to this wonderful jumping ability of Pomeranian. If my Pomeranian is excited about food or treat, she will begin jump up and down to call my attention.
The biggest dogs are not the best jumping dogs among my dogs. I have an eight-pound weight Pomeranian named “Willow”. She can jump up at least three feet to get hold of the bottom of my shirt, trying to announce her presence to me.
However, your dog can suffer from injuries like, sprain, or fracture, torn ligament, dislocation, or broken leg.
I must tell you that this breed is prone to patella luxation. You don’t want to have Pom with walking disability because of jumping.
To keep your Pom at normal level, I have listed some of the things you can do to stop your dog from jumping.
How do I stop my Pomeranian from jumping?
Stop Rewarding The Jumping
Anytime your Pomeranian jumps on anyone, that person should totally ignore her. Turning around and going away should be your best reaction. Push her away even if she shouts “down” or “no”.
No negative attention is good. This is what everyone should be doing at her at all times. If one person will not follow this tip and go on to give her all she wants, it will make the bad behaviour stronger. Therefore, keep to your rules.
Ask For A Conflicting Behavior
A lot of people ask for a sit. It is not possible for your Pomeranian to sit and jump at thesame time. There are two ways to this: let your dog offer a sit or give a sit sign, you then reward her if she responds.
Let the reward be that thing she had been jumping to receive from you. It may be a pet, a toy, a treat or even her food dish. She can now get that thing she was jumping up for while sitting.
If you have a young or overzealous Pomeranian, you can consider rewarding her when she is calm and on her fours on the floor, then move towards a sit to teach her self-control. Wait until she is standing quietly before you reward her.
You need to be trained to do this and you have to be patient as well. It will still give you a positive result always. As i have said before dogs repeat behaviors that gave them what they wanted.
Management
This is the final secret which you much apply as your Pomeranian learns to sit for things, although she will not learn it overnight.
When your Pomeranian is greeting a stranger, you can hold her lightly; so far she is comfortable with you holding her and the attention she is receiving.
You can control the jumping habit of your dog by putting her in a leash and attaching the leash to a herness. You will find this useful when your dog sees someone she may be tempered to jump on.
All you have to do is step on the leash to frustrate her from jumping on that person. Something can get your dog so excited that she may forget what you taught her during training
You just step on the leash to control her. You can take her away completely from the place to let her calm down. When she has calmed down, you can return her to greet the person once more.
I believe with these tips, you can keep your dog from jumping everywhere. Finally, try and tire out your Pom by walking it daily, especially the energetic ones.
However, older dogs may not need much stress because they need more rest and less strenuous activities to keep them from broken bones.
The last thing you need is an old or sick dog with broken limps. Therefore, you should consult with your vet doctor about how to keep your dog healthier and safer.
FAQs
Why do Pomeranians jump so much?
Dogs are opportunistic mammals. They are willing to go the extra mile to get what they want. As I said before, Pomeranians starts jumping up from their puppy age, when she puts her cute paws on you to get your attention.
Can Pomeranians jump?
You should not allow your Pomeranian to jump from heights. If you Pom jumps down from too high of a height can cause several types of injuries including torn ligament, dislocation, sprain, or fracture, or broken leg. In addition, the Pomeranian is extremely prone to patella luxation.
What can I do if my Pomeranian always jumps?
The simple trick to stop your Pom from always jumping is to ignore her completely. The best thing to do is turn around and walk away. Even if they shout “down,” “no,” and/or push her away, negative attention is still attention.
Will my Pomeranian grow out of jumping up?
Sometimes, your Pom can grow out of the habit of jumping as they get older, but if you encourage the behavior, it can prolong or worsen it.