my dog gos mad when people come in to see me
2006-08-17 00:30:41 · 8 answers · asked by Mark H 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
easy............just before they come over...take your dog out for a walk and have your friend(s) come with you and slowly let them and your dog get used to each other. Your dog may be more preoccupied with smelling trees and hydrants than your mates so he will be a little distracted....then let them feed your dog some of his favorites snacks and then everyone go back to your house happy as can be...once there, let them feed him some more snacks.....try that as many times as necessary before it works....but I think 1 time should do it....good luck
2006-08-17 00:39:24 · answer #1 · answered by nightcricket 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your dog needs to learn socialization skills. Get one of your friends/mates to help you by having them come over so you can start the training. Whenever any one comes to see you, the instant your dog starts to get hyper/adgitated tell him "no" in a forceful but not abusive tone (you don't want to scare him) and when he behaves properly, give him a treat when he approaches your guest calmly.
This is REALLY easy to do if he knows the sit, stay and sit-stay commands...if he doesn't know, teach him because this will give the dog a specific order and you more control. Use treats as positive reinforcement and please don't crate him or lock him up when you have guests, he'll never learn that way and his behavior will become worse.
Petsmart and other pet stores usually have training classes that teach you how to train your own dog, you might want to look into that because it will also provide an opportunity to teach your dog how to behave outside the home around other dogs and people.
2006-08-17 01:17:30 · answer #2 · answered by Diva 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to work with him before your mates come over.
Train him to sit 2-3 feet from the door and remain seated until called.
First, let him know where you want him to be. Knock on the inside of the door. When he rips his way toward it, gently push him back into the area where you want him to sit and make him sit. You may have to do this several times before he gets the idea.
Once he gets that down, repeat it and this time open the door like you're letting some one in, (if you don't have a storm or screen door open it only a little so he can't get outside), if he jumps up to greet them, the moment he moves, move him back to the area and make him sit again, then repeat the process until he has it down to a 't'.
Slowly work your way to the point where the door can opened all the way and all he does is sit where he's supposed to.
Through this process, provided that you answer the door and not yell "come in", he's attention should on you and not the door. He should be waiting for you tell him what to do.
While doing the training, don't get angry and yell or get excited, he'll pick up on that and react to it. Be patient, calm, consistent with him, but be firm in what you want out of him.
And be prepared to do it a least a hundred times before he gets to be prefect at it. In the long run, everyone will benefit from it.
2006-08-17 00:51:27 · answer #3 · answered by Lucianna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you say your dogs go mad when people come, are you saying that they try to bite, or just be happy and jump on people. If they are happy then just introduce your friends one by one. The dogs need to sniff each person to see if that person brings you harm or good. Dogs can sense that. If they try to bite, put them in your bedroom or any other place you have for them like I do with my mine. My dogs protect me, so I look at their behavior first. So take heath to what your dogs are trying to tell you.
2006-08-17 00:44:06 · answer #4 · answered by Boricua Born 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Different breeds react differently, but in general, hyper behavior in a dog when it is around people can be delt with. Get a copy of a dog training book. Any reputable trainer can give you tips in how to calm Fido down. Just do a little homework and you'll be a happier guy.
2006-08-17 00:36:45 · answer #5 · answered by Isis 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell your mates not to pay any attention to your dog cause thats all he is looking for
2006-08-17 00:36:32 · answer #6 · answered by john c 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give him some attention. He'll calm down quicker than if you ignore him. Sounds like he needs more activity.
2006-08-17 00:37:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
just dont stop it,it barks to remind that some one has come to see u.also it protects u.
2006-08-17 00:37:39 · answer #8 · answered by kaivalya k 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋