I have a 2 year old red nose pit-bull. Hes very sweet, listens to me, and obeys. BUT. He has a very annoying habit. Everytime he sees me he jumps up and always gets my shirts dirty. I tell him no to but he keeps on doing it. I know a solution could be to hit him, but im against that. Because other than that he has been a loyal, friendly, and respectful dog. What can i do???????

Knee him in the chest, not hard just when he jumps up put your knee out and then right away he will jump down. Then eventually he should stop.

take two fingers and hit him on the nose if you are really that against hitting him then just put your hand up to block him when he jumps up after running into your hand a few times he should stop

Red nose is just the color of his nose, not a breed. He's likely a mutt or "american bully".

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Anyway, dog jumps up you ignore him. Don't give him any attention (positive or other) until he stops.

Here's a short clip of what I do to teach a dog that jumping up doesn't get them anything.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1i3e5O7o…

i used to have a dog with that problem, and i didnt want to hit her eiither, so i got an idea to fill up a spray bottle with water and every time i would just push her down and spray her in the face with water. it doesnt hurt them or make them afraid of you, just botherz them. after a lil while she stopped.she eventually learned if she didnt wanna get sprayed shed have to quit jumping on me(: it works

It might be hard to break him of that habit now. I've been working on my 9 month standard poodle--she runs and jumps. I grab her fur--actually sometimes the ears, and gently but firmly guide her into a sitting position by using genlte pulling pressure and not releasing. I use commands. pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com

It seems to be working--she runs and jumps on me every time I go out to let her inside.

Completely agreeing with khayos. Turn your back on the dog, if he comes around to your front, turn around again. Ignore him until he calms down, then give him attention. This will teach him that jumping won't get him what he wants, but being quiet and waiting will.

Use your hand to bloc him. Keep some treats in you pocket, begin rewarding him for being on all-fours.

Hitting is NEVER a solution.

Ignore him when you first walk in. Wait until he calms down to give him any attention.

If he jumps, turn around quick, turn your back to him with your head down, arms folded, and do not acknowledge him. Once he stops, turn back around and give him affection. If he tries to jump again, repeat the above until he realizes jumping on you gets him NO attention.