How can I keep my dog from jumping up on people when they come over?

Answer 1

Dog trainers constantly run into this problem. Usually a stern "no" and pushing the dog back down into a sit position will EVENTUALLY end this problem--along with not letting people pet your dog and reward it when it does jump on them. Have them ignore your dog until he sits.

However, the best solution is a well-trained dog. I'd suggest a few lessons with a good dog trainer.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Dogs will do what works, so if you reward your dog constantly for sitting, there is a good chance he will also provide the same behavior when greeting visitors. When his sitting for visitors is rewarded he will most likely choose this response next time. Although affection, fun, play and exuberance are all part of a healthy and well adjusted dogs life with humans, it is important that these things not be connected to arrivals or departures. Practice calm comings and goings and insist that other family members do so too. While teaching the correct behavior it is important that your dog not be able to practice the old undesired behavior as much as possible. When family or visitors enter the house and begin exhibiting affection and excitement this only causes the dog to become more excited and likely to jump. Using a leash when there are visitors in the house is another very good way of controlling your dogs desire to jump. Simply put your foot on the leash so that he can not jump. Every time your dog jumps on someone you are allowing that behavior to become reinforced. If you want him to learn the new behavior you must provide both training for the new and behavior control for the old. Keep the leash handy at all times and put your dog on it before visitors arrive. Just be careful to not make receiving visitors into a negative experience, as this will be detrimental also to your dog's ability to respond appropriately around other people. While out always remember to keep your foot on your dog's leash if you stop to talk with someone or when in a store. The less opportunities your dog has to reinforce jumping the sooner he will learn that it is more rewarding not to jump.

One exercise you can do with your dog and a guest is have the guest leave and then re-enter the room. Then command your dog to Sit and if he obeys on the first command, click and treat. But if not, ask your guest to leave again. When the guest comes back in try giving the Sit command again etc… This way your dog learns that if he wants to be with visitors he has to sit. If you are not yet sure that your dog has fully master the Sit command you should verify this before expecting him to perform in front of a stranger. If your dog can repeat the Sit command ten times without needing a click and treat, then he is ready to learn this behavior in situations with distractions. Of course you must praise your dog anytime he responds correctly to a command. If your dog fails the ten out of ten test then you simply need to train him more before trying again with distractions.

I hope this helps, good luck!

Answer 3

Well, you should be training your dog that jumping up is inexcusable behaviour by rewarding him when he's NOT jumping up. When he jumps up, say NO firmly (don't yell), turn away and ignore him till he stops. When he does stop, and sits quietly, pet him and tell him what a good boy he is.
However, when you have company over, it's not an appropriate time to start training your dog. But you need to stay consistant (he can't jump on ANYONE, not on you, not on company, not on strangers, not on kids, etc) so put him on a leash tied to a permanent fixture in your house. Instruct your visitors to ignore him when he barks or jumps, and that they can pet him when he is sitting quietly.

Make sure to provide lots of play time, lots of walks and lots of toys to keep your dog active and interested, so he won't have lots of penned-up energy when company comes over.

Answer 4

Put a leash on your dog. Have a friend come over. Give your dog the sit command, have the friend come in when the dog jumps up say no make him/her sit. As the dog learns not to jump have the friend prise him if he jumps up say no and make it sit. The dog will soon learn by sitting he will get prise and love.

Answer 5

I've been a dog lover for most of my life. All dogs are excited to see you (and those that they think come to visit them). In my experience persistance with this disapline is the key. When they go up on their hind legs, put your hand on their chest put them in the sitting position, and say the command that you chose. I simply say "don't jump". Then pet them as the reward. It's according to the dog as to how many times you may have to do it, but for a pup I've recently adopted, he was broke the first day that I was able to spend real time with him.

Answer 6

An easy solution is just have the company step on the dogs back feet when they jump up. I mean not so hard but hard enough to make it hurt then they realize that they are not allowed to be jumping up on people.

Answer 7

Guests are told not to acknowledge or pet the dog until they are sitting nicely. Obviously aggressive jumping needs to be physically controlled. Firmly tell the dog to SIT and then they get rewarded with petting from the Guest only when they are sitting. Worked for us.

Answer 8

I solved this problem with my dog by not paying attentions. When she jumped up I would not push her or say anything to her. When she got down then i would pay attention. It toke some time and patience and some willing friends but it worked. Also have some friends come over and do it so he/she knows it is not good to do that to anyone.

Answer 9

Firmly push the dog into a 'sit' position while saying "no!" in a stern voice. You must be consistent in correcting improper behavior. It is also good to socialize your puppy. Be sure to tell your guests the rules right away so that they will not reward the puppy for behaving badly.

Answer 10

Put the dog outside in its pen or tie the dog out. I hate when they do that. I have a relative with a dog like that and i don't visit because her dog does the same thing.