everytime some1 walks in our door our 4month old pup jumps all over them, will he grow out of this ..... it is very cute but im scarded some1 wont think it is cute...wht can i do
2006-12-11 22:14:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
No, they do not grow out of jumping up on people. Each time it is allowed, you are giving approval. If you just pushy him away, you are creating a game and he will do it all the more.
Let the pup walk around the house with a leash hanging from the collar. When he tries to jump on someone, step on the leash and tell him "NO JUMP". Make sure you step on the leash close enough to him to where it will not allow him to get his front feet off the floor. It's kind of a 'self-correction'.
When someone knocks on your door, take him to the door with you, make him sit, and keep your foot on the leash. He will try to jump, by your foot on the leash will prevent him from jumping.
Locking them away when company comes just makes them more nuts when they are allowed to be out. Your pup is young, and impressionable. NOW is the time to stop this behavior.
2006-12-11 23:22:28 · answer #1 · answered by Pam 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may grow out of it. He only does it because he is excited to see someone new. When he does it say ahh in a deep growly voice but not too loud and get them to push him down gently with a hand on top of his head. If he still tries to jump put him in another room until he calms down then let him back in. If he gets excited again repeat the whole lot. He should start to get the idea after a few times and he will anticipate whats happening after you say ahh and will probably behave then. Saying ahh will become your version of saying no and it will work for other things then. Good luck and i hope it works for you like it works for me.
2006-12-11 22:32:11 · answer #2 · answered by Big red 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to hate this but my dog was still jumping on people after his 2nd birthday. (I hate this part but it worked quickly) So everytime my husband would walk in the door the dog would jump on him. My husband would lift his knee up right before he got to him. He would then egnor him fo a few minutes until he settled and when the dog was sitting he would give him a treat and pet him. This took 2 days for my dog to learn. You have a pup so you could forget about the knee, and just egnor the dog until the dog is sitting. They learn quickly.
2006-12-12 00:54:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah this is a common problem and luckily it's not that difficult to prevent.
I like teaching an alternate behavior - so when your dog would normally jump up get him to go into a down stay or go to his spot.
Check out this article for more detailed advice http://www.dog-obedience-training-review.com/jumping-up.html
Good luck with him!
2006-12-11 22:36:37 · answer #4 · answered by Chris Smith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs do get excited when they greet someone. You can and should stop this behavior.
In a stern voice, use the command "OFF" or "NO Jump". Avoid use of "Down" as that is a command for lying down. You can also use your knee to block the dog while training. You can also restrain them lightly giving the "off" command, placing the dog on all fours, pressing lightly down on the dog , holding for a few seconds. For large dogs, you can hold up their front Paws then place them back on the ground with the"OFF" command.
The key is consistency. Don't allow it one time then stop it the next.
Don't forget to praise your dog after getting the correct behavior.
2006-12-11 22:28:35 · answer #5 · answered by iceman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Awe looks yike ya gotta friend!!
2006-12-11 22:23:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
mine are year old and still do it i lock them out with certain people.
2006-12-11 22:18:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋