how can i get my dog from jumping on people?

Question

i have a bulldog that jump up on people
when thay come to see me what can i do
i,m sad for her

Answer 1

Train your dog to sit> http://www.ehow.com/how_65_train-dog-sit.html

then train your dog to sit-stay> http://www.ehow.com/how_67_train-dog-stay.html
and require her to sit-stay each time visitors come, and only get up to greet them when she is invited.

This isn't punishment for her, as you can keep it all very fun, like a game!..However, you will develop an even BETTER bonding with your dog if you teach her these commands. I like to have them practice during each TV commercial. They actually look forward to commercial time, as they get positive undivided attention, and get to show off.

Answer 2

I used the simple solution of a water bottle- doesnt hurt them just distracts them, its not comfortable but they get the idea that it is unwanted- carry a small squirt gun or bottle and when they do it squirt- and say NO! in a firm voice. They will get the hint. Worked like a charm for mine. Plus you dont have to use harsh collars and ****.

By the way- why are you sad for her?? Shes having a good time!

Another way to eleviate anxiety when someone comes to the door is to have a friend come over and ring the door bell- when the dog starts for the door step on their leash, wait til they sit. Have them ring the door bell again. Have them sit in a calm state several times while the bell is rung so they get used to the idea of not charging the door. When you teach them to sit and stay or hold than you can use these commands. Asserting your power is the key to everything (not abusing or yelling but being assertive). Let em know you are the alpha of the pack not them!

Answer 3

Not much data to go on.

First off why are you sad for her? She obviously doesn't know you are.

Do you verbally admonish her when she jumps? If not, then start. You don't need to yell, but use a strong loud voice of authority. You will be repeating yourself till she gets the message.

If that doesn't work, try a "hearing aid" collar. It is a collar used in training with spikes inward. NO the spikes are not sharp and do not break the skin. But they do put pressure on the dogs throat and sends a little message to the brain "stop that silly". Pull on the collar when she jumps. She will learn in time that jumping is not appropriate and not tolerated.

Last resort, lock her up or crate her. You can do this one of two ways. Put the crate in another room out of sight. Or, you can put her in a crate where you are. She jumps, you admonish verbally, she jumps again, you admonish WHILE you are scooping her up and firmly placing her in the crate to watch your visit from inside her cell. After 20 minutes, let her out, if she does it again...dog gets a longer timeout. She WILL learn not to jump.

It takes time to train dogs. It also takes consistency. You can't hit and miss. You must correct her each and every time. And don't allow her to jump on you either. That will confuse her. You, but why not others. Be consistent.

Good luck with your training.

Answer 4

your dog sounds like she loves ppl, but that isnt expectable behaviour. Although it is a smaller dog, it could knock someone off their feet if their not watching. I found with my dog that he loves to be at eye level with me. He jumps up at me all time and I find by saying no and telling him to sit does the trick. If he doesnt it again, I say no more sternly and ignore him. He hates being ignored, so he stops. Dont forget to praise your dog after shes been good. It doesnt have to be food, a pat and cuddle is even better! If she still persists, take her away from you and the group to let her know shes been bad and cant join in the fun

Answer 5

First when someone knocks on door, keep her in kennel.
When someone sits for a visit, let her out and sharply command her to lay.

Develop a throaty ahhh sound. When she starts to move use this sound.

Eventually she will stop immediately at this sound, then you can start to teach her back when you or anyone else enters the door.

Start to combine both sounds.
If she is stubborn use the kennel as a timeout.

She will become more cooperative as she starts to understand the rewards and consequences.
You must be very consistent with this method though.

Answer 6

I have an american bulldog/boxer mix puppy and she does the same thing.. we also did the hitting her off us and yelling no and she's starting to get the idea.. also.. get a soda can-empty- and fil it with a few pennys and when she jumps on people or does anything shes not supposed to do, shake it and the noise will scare her.. it might sound mean but she'll know whats expected of her then...hope it helps:)

Answer 7

omg I know how that is our lab used to do that ALL the time! There are a couple of things that you can try:
1. When she goes to jump up have the person put their knee up
2. Kick out at her (DO NOT ACTUALLY KICK HER)
3. Turn your back to her when she jumps up on you

If these methods dont work the next thing that you can try is get a training collar that has both tone and shock.
Our lab was stubborn and we had to do this but she learned that with the tone what she was doing was wrong and stopped.

I hope the first ideas work for you

Answer 8

A short squirt with a suirtgun while commanding,"NO!", will end this behavior. No canine has ever died of a little H2 O in the face. This combo will cure any behavior. Feel sorry for the one losing the nylons.

Answer 9

This is a method I rec'vd from a professional dog trainer that has always worked for me...

I have had large dogs for years so I don't know if this will work for you and your (short) bulldog. Bring your leg/knee up and in a firm voice say, "No!" You can knee your dog in the chest, in your case it would be your shin. By this, I mean when your dog jumps up it is actually his chest that hits into your knee. It doesn't hurt them but catches them by surprise. This has always worked on my dogs, but I trained them with this method when they were still young (approx. 10 mos.). I bet I never had to do it more than 4 times and they never jump on me or other people.

I never had to kick out at them or bring my leg out as if I were going to. Just bring your knee/leg up and say, "NO!" They never were hurt by this...

Answer 10

I read somewhere that when they jumped up to lift a knee just enough so the dog can't get a good grip and push the paws off while sternly commanding the dog to stop. It worked with my dog.

Answer 11

Sounds like a small/med. size dog. She is probably excited to have someone over, so you may need to just teach her by saying "no" a lot. And, gently, but firmly, pull or push her down on all fours at the same time. Or if after a few weeks of that, it doesn't seem to work, please contact your vet about other optons. Take care.