what is the best way to train my dog to not jump up on my children, and,or other people.?

Question

my dog is a stafffordshire terrier. 1 year old and is beggining to try to show dominance over other animals and the kids. any help with situation would be helpful. he also no longer wants to stay in his kennel at night. this is the first time we've had any problems in that area.

Answer 1

Punish bad behavior, reward good behavior. Scold the dog whenever he jumps on someone, and give him a treat if he goes into his kennel on cue--"on cue" might be something like holding the door open. Do not let him out of his kennel just because he whines--it opens when you want it open, not when he wants it open--but make the kennel as pleasant a place as possible.

Answer 2

I am old fashion but I believe you have to covey dominance while training any animal. I use a rolled up news paper and only hit the dog once. I follow up with the command NO. I try to surprise the dog with it. Following that all I have to do is hit my hand and command NO. In time all I have to do is say no and the dog will stop what they are doing. This works with any mis-behavior. I know that there are many that do not believe in this but, to me it is better for you and the dog if they know who is boss. I do not make them scared of me doing this, but they do respect the paper. I look at it this way if the dog gets away from me and is headed for the road a command NO will stop it. It is far kinder then getting hit by a car.

Answer 3

It is neutered? The problems, hon, will only get worse.... get into a dog training class --- many city park systems have them. but often will not take a pit (Staffordshire Terrier) into the class..... I'm sure you already know you have a breed with a dismal outlook... they are either really great dogs, or really great for awhile or become aggressive, or aggressive right away.... not a good percentage..

In my community we will spay or neuter your pit for free, give you a pile of dog food, and chip it also for free. No other breed qualifies. No pit or pit mix is ever adopted out, not ever fro our Humane Society or county pound... NEVER. And my good vet friend will put a pit or pit mix down for free.... watch this dog carefully, hon, it may become something you all are not prepared to handle.

And at all times remember why the breed was developed --- to fight in a pit, not chase mice, or rats... And the pet trade is full of dogs deemed by the breeder as not quite mean enough, or from parents not deemed quite mean enough to be adequate fighters. As a little added information, hundreds of thousands of dollars are bet every weekend in rural areas on pit fights, and thousands on just the outcome of one pit fight......And, note that they don't fight dashhounds.

Answer 4

***You should NEVER hit a dog, much less a dog that is having dominance issues. Hitting does not provide any worthwhile lesson, it only instills fear which can even lead to a dog being a fear-biter.***

He needs to understand who's boss, and that above all, he's not. About jumping. The easiest, quickest way is to only give him attention when he's NOT jumping, or sitting in front of you if you want. When he jumps, turn around and ignore him and refuse to pet him until he acts how you want him to act. With worst case scenarios, it may even be helpful for you to stand in a corner so he can't get to your front. Your are letting him know (without the need for any verbal contact) that he must do what you want in order the get the reward of physical contact/affection/petting. By kennel, do you mean crate or outside kennel? Either way , Alpha dogs choose where they sleep. The rest of the pack sleeps wherever is left over. he is starting to try to assert himself and "choose" where he wants to sleep. Do NOT let that happen. another reason it is usually a bad idea to allow a dog to sleep with you. (note I say generally, there are dogs with no issues that sleep with their owners and are fine as far as knowing where they stand). Working on basic obedience, on lead, is something else you need to do. Classes would be great, for they also get him socialized in a different setting with a variety of people and other dogs. Something good for any dog, but much more important for a staffie. With any of the breeds that are prone to banning these days and public stereotyping, you want him to be as much of a model citizen and good role model for the breed as possible. I have a APBT myself at the moment by the way, and jumping is her main issue as well. She just gets so excited and forgets (offlead never onlead). But, you also need to work on obedience in the home and yard. Once your dogs gets to a certain point, it also helps (possibly in a fenced area depending on the age of the kids) to give them the leash and stay back a certain distance and have them work the dog, giving the dog the impression that they too outrank him in the pack. Make sure they are firm, my son time and time again, tries to act silly sometimes when doing this and this defies the point,lol. Make the dog wait before going in or out, you go first. Make the dog wait before eating his food. Sit in front of you and wait, even if the bowl has already been set down until you say so (this one MAY take awhile). If the dogs is in an indoor crate, another thing you can do is move it around so he's not sleeping in the same room all the time (don't have to do this his whole life but at this point it can be helpful in showing him he doesnt pick where he sleeps). There's a technique called "Nothing In Life Is Free" NILIF, you can search and find many links and spins on it online, but the main point is the same. Here's one link for it: http://www.countryoaksah.com/Behavior%20handouts/Nothing%20In%20Life%20Is%20Free.pdf . Hope this helps.

Answer 5

I think the best thing to do is to ignore him, what I mean is when you come home the dog is so happy to see you , normal he want´s attention, the mistake we make as it´s not the dog´s fault . we look at him then bend down , Hello boy ! or Hello girl!. best without eye contact, hello good dog and a small treat. Like this your dog will know that by not jumping up he/she will get a treat when ever your dog see´s you, then don´t make to much fuss over your dog until you have settled yourself . then clap your dog . Young dogs are like young children they push as far as they can & if you let the dog have what it wants then he will be the boss & not you. It´s all to do with your voise. NO -, COME. -SIT.- ALWAYS FIRM. and when your dog dose something good always a small treat.

Answer 6

Every time your dog jumps up grab his front paws and hold him in a standing position. At first he wont mind but after 30 seconds or so he will feel uncomfortable and start wanting down don't let him! Keep him upright for 2 minutes or longer. Within a week he wont be jumping anymore.

Answer 7

Watch Cesar Mulan "The Dog Whisperer" On TLC or one of those channels. He has awsome tips!
God Bless!

Answer 8

obedience school