22/09/2026
Why does your dog jump up for treats? 🐾 We accidentally taught them to.
Believe it or not, this is something WE trained into our dogs without realising it.
When we reward from above - treat straight to the mouth from a standing position - dogs learn to beat the system. They jump up to get there faster. Cue: a jumping dog.
The fix? Only reward when all four feet are on the floor. No jumping = no reward. In time, your dog makes the choice themselves to stay grounded.
This is exactly how we train it at daycare, because we believe daycare should be structured - a mix of training, fun, rest, and enrichment. Not just a free-for-all. 🐶