Use crossbars to train dogs to jump

1. Use toys or food that your dog likes to attract its attention, which can improve the training effect.
2. The owner puts the toy on the crossbar and shakes it to make the dog have the urge to jump over the crossbar. Give a reward if the dog jumps. The training bar height should start from the lowest level to ensure that it can be jumped over and have confidence in future jumps. The crossbar should not be too high at the beginning, 20-40cm is recommended.
3. If the dog still doesn’t want to jump over the pole, the owner can lead the dog and throw the toy while the owner jumps over the bar with the dog, and gradually let the dog follow the thrown toy and jump over it. crossbar.
4. The reward after the dog jumps is very important, and it must be fast. Petting, toys, and food are all okay, which can help the dog understand what the owner wants it to do.

Precautions for using crossbars to train dogs to jump

1. When training dogs to jump, special attention should be paid to the height of the crossbar, as low as possible to ensure that the dog cannot jump from Drill under the rod. Because the experience of drilling for the first time may make it remember it for a long time and no longer be willing to jump over the pole.
2. Some friends are worried about whether the dog can jump over a 30 or 40cm crossbar. In fact, as long as the dog develops normally and does not have pregnancy, rheumatism, back or leg or foot problems, the height it can jump will be at least as high as its own. 1-1.5 times height at withers. In other words, a medium-sized dog can jump at least 1 meter high. However, if the dog's own physical fitness is not good, or the dog's lumbar spine is easily damaged, it is better not to train.