how do i keep my dog 4rm jumping on evryone (including me)
he goes to the door to greet them and hes supossed to be a gard dog help plz hes a black lab and there supossed to be smart
2006-10-18 13:31:40 · 17 answers · asked by shorty 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have the same problem with my Golden Retriever, I just tell her "NO" in a strong voice; no rewards, no treats...if you do give them praise, they'll just keep doing it because that's they're way of tricking you into feeding/petting them...true!
2006-10-18 13:36:19 · answer #1 · answered by sweet ivy lyn 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It takes some work but ignore the dog when you first come home. Walk around and do other things. IGNORE at all costs the dog jumping on you. See, your pup already knows that jumping will get it some form of attention. Now it's time to reverse that. After the initial jumping around subsides, ask for the command sit. When the dog sits, give your dog the attention it wants. I've been working with my pup on this and its helping. She knows that no attention will be given unless she sits. and I usually make her maintain her sit until my hands touch her. She gets excited sometimes and still tries to jump up to greet me. That's when I pull away and we start over. When other people come over, leash your dog. Make sure your guests know that no love or attention is given until all four paws are on the ground and stay there.
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2006-10-18 16:25:51 · answer #2 · answered by LpYrBby 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ok first when you know someone is going to come over...put a leash on him. When someone rings the door bell bring the dog to the door or jsut meet him there ...lol...step on the leash to the point where he either has to lay down or stay sitting. Have the people visiting give him a cookie...and remember lots of praise for him...also when he isnt being obnoxious give him a treat and say good boy....you can do this when he's out for a walk as well. When you see someone coming over step on the leash and wait for the person to pass. if he behaves himself praise and give treats. Goodluck!
they also sell harnesses in your local pet shop that prevent jumping...
2006-10-18 14:28:31 · answer #3 · answered by cherrydevil119 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have to turn your back when he jumps up so he knows it's not a game. If you are pushing back and saying no no then he will think it is just a fun game that happens when he jumps up. Also when he is doing something good reward him with a small piece of treat or food and add a word to it like sit, down, lay. He will soon learn that when he does one of these commands he is rewarded. Most dogs are more treat motivated then attention motivated. Hope this helps. If you have any more questions feel free to email me anytime!
2006-10-18 14:44:19 · answer #4 · answered by sweetnsour68755 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No your wrong,Labs are Kind of dum,but real loveable and kinda like a dumpy dump dog!Now if you want a good watch dog and Gard dog you should of got a German Shepard,The are the Most loyal dog and Bad asses you could ever own!Hollywood
2006-10-18 13:42:21 · answer #5 · answered by hollywood 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to train your dog. They are very smart, as you noted, and they very much want to please you. When your dog jumps on you, put your knee in his chest and say: "No jump!" And when he's down, say: "Good dog; no jump!" Praise him and pet him each time he responds positively. You have to be consistent with this, or he won't learn what you want him to do. Teach your visitors to follow the same instructions for your dog and, with repetition and time, he will no longer jump on you or your visitors. Make sure you are consistent and that you let him know how happy it makes you when he behaves.
2006-10-18 13:39:24 · answer #6 · answered by sunflowerjean63 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Every time ur dog goes to jump up u can either stick ur knee up and say get down or take a spray bottle and give him a little squirt and say get down! Good Luck!
2006-10-18 13:36:14 · answer #7 · answered by ☮Dano922☮ 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Get the book --Dog Problems--by Carol Lea Benjamin
2006-10-18 17:07:05 · answer #8 · answered by dragonfly 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
watch the dog Whisperer.....He has methods that are so simple and that work....usually no yelling is required no knees in the rib cage. Get a tape from your library.....I know I have seen him solve this problem many times......but since it didn't apply to my dogs I'm drawing a blank. Good luck
2006-10-18 13:43:45 · answer #9 · answered by rural diva 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bump him in the chest with your knee, pretty firmly. At the same time, tell him NO. Don't use his name, though. Only use his name when training is over, he has done well and you are giving affection.
2006-10-18 14:01:41 · answer #10 · answered by Diana D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋