Why does my dog jump and get overexcited when she sees other dogs?

Question

I walk my dog all the time. She loves to meet other dogs. However, she gets overexcited when she sees other dogs and sometimes wines when she can't go meet them. She begins to jump and wants to play with other dogs. Sometimes the other owner, doesn't want their dog to be greeted. I am just curious to ask why does she continue to do this, and how can I solve her little problem?

She is just 1 and half years old. We rescued her. She is a happy little dog, she enjoys being around other dogs and playing. She just wants to always play.

She is cross between Sharpai and Yellow Lab Retriever. She walks very close to me when we are walking. She has no problem, listening to me on commands when we walk. She sits at corners and is calm. It's only when she sees other dogs, she gets excited and wants to be friendly.

She is cross between Sharpai and Yellow Lab Retriever. She walks very close to me when we are walking. She has no problem, listening to me on commands when we walk. She sits at corners and is calm. It's only when she sees other dogs, she gets excited and wants to be friendly.

Answer 1

When you walk her, you need to try and stay calm and mellow. Dogs pick up on our feelings, so if you're calm, then the dog will be calm. She's just a hyper dog, and a very lovalbe dog, from what it sounds like.

First of all, you need to make sure your dog walks right next to you. If she walks in front of you, then you'll have a harder time trying to control her, and she also thinks that she's the "pack leader". Then when you come upon another dog, when she starts to get excited, snap the leash a little, or tap the dog with your leg or foot(no, this doesn't mean kick it, just bump it a little to get the dog's attention), then make her sit. If she is still attracted to the dog, keep bumping her till her ears are down. When her ears are down, that means she no longer has interest.

If you come upon a dog in a yard, make her turn around and sit, close enough to the fence where the other dog can smell her. Keep bumping her until she shows no interest, then keep moving along, with the walk. She will eventually learn that it isn't ok to jump after other dogs when on walks. If another dog is in your home(yours or someone elses), then let her jump. It's in her territory/home, and she's only playing.

By her walking by your side, it's saying "you're the pack leader, and you'll do what I want, not you." You'll have alot more fun on walks, and she'll actually be happier. That she doesn't have to greet the other dogs for you, to make sure that you'll be safe.

Good luck to you!

Answer 2

Well it really isn't anything wrong.... in fact before we say it's something wrong lets just remember we'd rather have the dog being very friendly rather then being very aggressive.

A lot of trainers recommend you use a training collar (prong, choke, E collar) and correct the dog.

Insert dog name.... "Calm". (no need to yell the command just sternly say it) and correct the dog, by the prong collar or choke collar, or E collar.

Not to turn this into a controversial answer but I use an e collar... all ways will. My dog loves me and other people and is admired all the time at the dog park.

We have a Yellow Lab. They are naturally friendly dogs and want to meet other people and dogs passionately. The best way we have trained all of our dogs was the E collar.

In fact the stimulus is hardly even given to him but the tone it gives reminds him to stop the unnecessary behavior.

But I'm sure the choke or prong collar will work.
Eventually (hopefully) when you issue the command "Calm" and he listens give him loads of praise and a treat every once in a while.

Now you can also distract the dog. For example my dog learned that when we are on walks if I stop moving he needs to sit until I say move.

Teach your dog a new command to distract him, or run the opposite way from the distraction and the dog will usually concentrate on you.
Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Why does my dog jump and get overexcited when she sees other dogs?

Answer: She's a dog!!! Get a cat if you want a breathing vegetable for a pet.

Seriously though, you need to teach a dog to behave just like you teach a child. They are intelligent animals that rely on what they are taught, unlike a cat which has no mind and is nothing but instincts. And just like a child, even after they learn a lesson they will tend to forget it whenever they get excited, or think you aren't looking (dogs can be as sneaky at getting away with things as any child). This will last anywhere from 2-4 years depending on the dog breed and temperament. Then they generally calm down and get very civilized.

btw: If you don't have a clue, try taking your dog for lessons. It's a lot of fun, and the teachers make it easy (they know all the tricks).

Good luck! Don't be a schmuck who never teaches their dog to behave and has to keep it locked up at home for the rest of its life because it humps people's legs.

Answer 4

I have the same problem with my 5 month old Bichonpoo. She is so cute, she knows she is cute and thinks everyone is supposed to love her. Well not everyone wants to say "hi". What I do when we see another dog is tell her to "sit" and she needs to stay seated until I tell her it is okay to great the other dog. Usually I will call to the other dog owner and ask if my dog can say "hi". If it is okay then I tell her "okay easy". If not I keep her sitting until the dog passes.

Answer 5

Is she young? Many dogs, especially when they're still getting used to the world, can get over excited. Also, has she done basic puppy training, or obedience? This will help you and her to go out for walks and socialise without the other owner or dog being upset. Puppy training really helped me understand how to train and control my dog in a positive way, i highly recommend it.

Answer 6

Your dog just wants to meet the new friend and play with them . . . you can't really solve it, you apparently have a very playful dog

Answer 7

my dog does the same thing my dog just wants to play

Answer 8

Well you figure they need little friends to ,