Big puppy, what to do?

Question

My 8 mo. old Weimaraner weighs 52 lbs. and follows me around all the time. When I get home from anywhere he jumps on me for at least 5 minutes. He doesn't do this to anyone else. I have bruises all over my arms from him. I know he is not being mean becuase his little tail is wagging so hard while he is doing this. I have tried to stop him by raising my knee, but this doesn't work. What else can I do?

Answer 1

You're doing absolutely the right thing by using your knee when he jumps up, but it sounds like you need to be a little more aggressive in doing so. He just knows that he has more power than you, so he's using the power against you.

Use your knee, but with enough force to knock the dog off balance. You're not going to hurt him. Tell him "NO" when you use your knee. If he hasn't been to training, enroll ASAP. Weimaraners are stubborn dogs that need professional training.

Answer 2

Man, you are lucky..My dogs weigh in from 160 to 209 lbs. I had to train them very early jumping is not acceptable. I first trained them the sit command. When I or anyone walk in the house the first word is "Sit" anyone that doesn't is not acknowledged. I also have a physical handicap that if they jumped I could be seriously hurt. My dogs have been strictly and sternly taught jumping on anyone is a reason for severe punishment. When we get a new pup they are put on a lead any time someone comes to the door. They get a good yank and "Sit". They soon figure out they will get a treat and attention if they remain so. If not they just keep getting a yank and sit with no acknowledgment or treat then put outside alone. The treats stop and a good pat on the head is all they really want once they are trained.

Answer 3

When you bump him with your knee are you doing it hard enough? You don't want to break anything, but you do want to give them a pretty hard bump. Also, don't touch them with your hands while this is going on because they will focus on your touch rather than the correction.
I had a very jumpy-up rescue dog who jumped on everyone. My vet showed me to raise my hands in the air (again, it's the no-touch so they don't focus on that) take a big step back and say OFF loudly. Stepping back the dog will naturally drop back down, and you tell them they're good as soon as they're down. You could use this in conjunction with the bump.
I took that dog to work with me and enlisted the help of all my co-workers and the regular visitors like the mailman, ups and fed ex guys, the travel gal and even strangers who came in to help train her not to jump. If it's only you she jumps on you've got a much easier time of it.
Also, you want to make your coming home a calmer event. Like someone mentioned above, ignore the dog completely for several minutes when you get home, then when the dog is quiet you can greet it calmly.
Also, be sure that he has plenty to do while you're gone so he's not just lying around completely bored and pining for you. Kong toys are great, you can stuff a biscuit halfway in and the dog will spend hours trying to get the other half out. There are other toys that hold treats and chew toys they will also enjoy. Be sure there are LOTS of toys, not just one. Weimaraners are smart, so you want to keep them engaged. As your dog is in the middle of fully blown adolescence, lots of toys will also hopefully keep them from chewing too many of YOUR things.
Best of luck!

Answer 4

You must be very firm with him, and not show any fear or frustration. There's a reason he's only doing this to you ... you're allowing him to do so.

When you come in the house, and he tried to jump on you, you need to gently but firmly push down on his chest and say in a deep and serious voice, "SIT!" Keep doing this until he sits, then praise him. Try to use verbal praise rather than treats if you can, because the treats will just excite him more.

A little bop on the nose might make him see that you're serious. Obviously, you don't want to hurt him, but let him know that he can't behave that way anymore.

If there are any other members of your household, watch to see what happens when they come in the house. How did they make the dog stop jumping on them? Do they speak forcefull to the dog?

Answer 5

Keep a spray bottle with a mixture of apple cider vinegar ( about 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water to start) by the front door and spray him in the face when he does this. Doesn't harm him in any way - but shows him that is a bad behavior. Also - try teaching him to "sit" as soon as you walk in - when he does sit - pet him and get really excited - he will love the attention and you are less bruises.

Answer 6

You must get a little more aggressive with him! Put just a little more force into the rased knee! Not enough to hurt him but to let him know this is not right! As you do that give a good stronge NO! Get a pinch collar they look evil but really are very safe and way better the chock collars. Spend more time with him and get him more excersise!

Hope this helps

Answer 7

If that's your biggest issue with this dog consider yourself lucky!

Your Weimaraner needs obedience. You need to learn how to show him that you are the alpha and you will choose when he will get attention from you and for how long. Right now he thinks he's a higher ranking member of the pack over you.

Answer 8

My son brought home a Rottweiler puppy. It is now 4 months old and weighs 55 pounds. The dog is absolutely enormous for its age.

You have to work every single day at training your dog. I would work on "no" and "sit" first of all. Go to the library, they have a wealth of books on the subject.

I bought my son a book for his dog for Christmas. His Rott definitely needs some training too.

Answer 9

Weims are very big babies and most jump on the owners like yours does.
I have two right now and both of mine do it also.
We have trained them with the off commany and I can give them the hand signal for sit as I walk in and if I tell them off they will sit and not jump.
Teach sit first and try asking for a sit as you come in the door. Only give him affection if he is sitting. Make sitting the prerequisit for getting petted or affection. He will learn to sit when he wants to be petted.
Weims are active and busy dogs who tend to get very excited when you come home as it means you are going to spend time with them. The live for time with you.
Good luck with your big pup.

Answer 10

i htink you should try to control him when he does it or try to push him away from you. i know because my 8 month old labrador weighs 82 pounds. and also my dog got a really strong and thick tail that when it hits you it hits you so hard that it feels like it is burning. and he has big sharp nails that scratch you when he jumps on you. he ripped 5 of my shirts with his nails.