2006-06-08 13:08:10 · 14 answers · asked by ariel 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Dogs are essentially pack animals and are genetically conditioned to be subservient to the alpha dog unless they are the alpha dog. In this particular case, the alpha dog is you, so this kind of behavior is natural.
However, you can train your dog out of this behavior by firmly disciplining (not punishing) the dog when it goes nuts. You can do this by forcing him into a sitting position whenever you come home. Sooner or later, he'll get the idea that sitting when you come home is the expectation you have and he'll start doing it on his own.
2006-06-09 09:32:17 · answer #1 · answered by VinTek 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Definitely give the dog attention when you come home to show the dog that you are just as happy to see him/her. (Assuming that you are). Not sure what you mean by 'goes crazy' though. If you mean jumping on you, licking you and altogether being hyperactive for a few minutes...that's totally normal and all dogs do it. If you mean like jumping on tables and knocking things down and essentially destroying things...well then that's a different story.
Keep in mind how long you've been gone. Some dogs will show the same amount of excitement if you've been gone 1 hour or 4 hours. If by "going crazy" you mean destructive..have you been gone too long? Left the dog without food or water too long? Just things to keep in mind.
In the end your dog showing excitement is just a sign that he/she is happier when you're around.
2006-06-08 13:19:21 · answer #2 · answered by Christine B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you return home give your dog 0 attention for this type of behavior because when you do, you are rewarding him/her for acting this way. When your dog is not acting crazy later, however long it takes your dog to settle down, that is when you can great him/her. It may take a couple of weeks for your dog to get the message, but you must be consistant in ignoring this behavior when you return home for it to stop. Dogs are creatures of habit, and if it has been doing this for a long time it needs time to figure out the new routine and will start to understand that he.she will get attention when being calm and in the sit position , for example..Hope this helps.
2006-06-09 00:24:00 · answer #3 · answered by Danielle S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog has seperation anxiety. Give him buffer zones before you leave and when you get home. It works like this. Before you leave put him where he needs to be 10 minutes before you go. And when you get home don't say hi or anything for 10 minutes. It will take a month or so but he will start calming down.
More exercise is always a good idea as well.
2006-06-08 13:31:02 · answer #4 · answered by Twiggy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dog does that 2 evry time u come home if he/she jumps or barks puth he/she out side 4 5 mins and let he/she bak in if she does it again then put he/she outside 4 10 mins it worked 4 me
hope it helps =)
2006-06-08 13:25:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prozac
2006-06-08 13:14:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's only because he loves you! Just calmly but firmly tell him to settle down and if that doesn't work try not making a big deal out of it... he may just be showing out! Good Luck
2006-06-08 13:11:42 · answer #7 · answered by iheartbassets3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He/she is probably just happy to see you.
My dog did this even if it just took 5 minutes
2006-06-08 13:27:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All satisfied dogs get excited when their masters get home.
2006-06-08 13:15:32 · answer #9 · answered by DARI 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
email the dog whisperer
2006-06-08 13:10:16 · answer #10 · answered by panda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋