Why Saying “Off” Doesn’t Work (And How to Train It Properly)

Описание: Does your dog jump on you, the couch, or the counter even when you say “off”?
Do you feel like they just don’t understand what you’re asking?

In this video, I show you how to properly teach the meaning and intention of the “off” cue by first training up and off in a clear, structured way using positive reinforcement.

Most dogs are not being stubborn.
They simply have never been taught what “off” actually means.

What this video covers

• Why yelling “down” or “off” often fails
• The difference between “down” and “off” in dog training
• How to teach the up cue clearly
• How to teach the off cue so your dog understands expectations
• How to apply up and off to real-life situations
• How this helps with jumping, couch boundaries, and counter surfing

By teaching both directions, your dog learns:
• Where they are allowed to be
• When they are invited up
• When they need to get off calmly

This creates clarity instead of conflict.

Real-life uses for up and off

• Jumping on people
• Couch and furniture boundaries
• Counter surfing
• Place and boundary training
• Trick training and confidence building

This method is force-free, clear, and works for puppies, adult dogs, and rescue dogs.

Training notes

• Dogs do not understand language without being taught
• Cues must be trained, not repeated
• Clear expectations reduce frustration for everyone

Want more help?

I teach boundary skills, impulse control, and real-life manners in my group and private dog training programs serving Glendale, Phoenix, and the West Valley.

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⏱️ YouTube Chapters

00:00 – Why dogs keep jumping
00:22 – Why yelling “down” doesn’t work
00:54 – The difference between down and off
01:25 – What off actually means
01:57 – Why teaching up matters
02:30 – Teaching up on a platform
03:24 – Teaching off clearly
03:56 – Using different objects
04:33 – Generalizing up and off
05:12 – Applying up and off in real life
05:45 – Fixing jumping with clarity
06:13 – Final training recap

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