How can I get her to stop? We have tried "no", tugging back on her collar, smacking nose w/ newspaper, and the squirt bottle. She always thinks we are playing - she is 8 months old now and needs to stop. She scratches, and it hurts! Any ideas?
2007-05-15 17:57:53 · 14 answers · asked by reydi 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The key is to make the experience less than satisfying for your puppy without hurting either her body or her spirit.
A careful knee nudge (not SLAM) in the chest can put her off-balance.
Carefully, stepping on her back paw toes (don't stomp!) will make it uncomfortable for her to continue to "stand" in that position.
At first try doing this without saying "no" - that will disassociate you from the less-than-pleasant result of her actions and may accomplish her associating jumping up with the results.
A moment later, when she's in the four-paws-on-the-floor position, you can reach down to greet her and give her some attention, being ready to repeat the knee or toes maneuver if she jumps up again.
2007-05-15 18:07:54 · answer #1 · answered by WindWalker10 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to unclematty.com they are a doggy training website. But my vet told me if the dog is that big, block her jump by using your knee to slow her down when/ if she jumps, and in a firm voice say "down!" then "sit". she will be surprised and maybe a little bruised, but she won't like it and probably will stop. the other alternative is when you know people are coming over, put her on a leash, tell her "sit" and then sit with her away from the door. If they want to talk to her or you they need to come inside. she's a big baby but she's being friendly because she thinks that's what you want but you need to be the dominant dog in the house and show her what's acceptable. Oh, and I'm sorry but please, if she's that big get her nails trimmed or you do it for her, no sense in letting her continue to scratch yourself and other folks while you are correcting the jumping issue. Please get a trainer to help if you can't find help anywhere else. She sounds like a sweetie and only needs a little "schooling" in proper behavior.
2007-05-16 01:22:19 · answer #2 · answered by michelle_l_b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you taken your puppy to a training class? Dogs are much easier to live with if you and the dog can learn to communicate through training. If you can't do that (but it really is amazing how much better things will be with your dog if you do) read some training books or watch some training videos. It will really help you!
When your puppy jumps up turn around quickly so your back is to him.
I would highly recommend you not smack him with a newspaper. It didn't work did it?
Get some help. you will be really glad you did. ;-)
2007-05-16 01:06:41 · answer #3 · answered by mangokitten 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried putting lemon juice or vinegar in with the water with the squirt bottle? Don't squirt her in the eyes though. They don't like the smell or taste of those things. A squirt in the butt and telling her "off" in a firm voice should work. It takes consistancy. It took my puppy a couple of months to learn not to jump on people and he sometimes still does it when he gets too excited. I just bring out the bottle and he mellows our. Good luck!
2007-05-16 01:02:34 · answer #4 · answered by Stefanie K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the size of your dog there are different ways.
For a large dog who jumps up:
Bring your knee up to her chest as she goes to jump on you. This is in no way mean, because it just startles her and she loses her balance. The larger the dog, the more of an impact you need to make before they even feel. This technique worked very well on my mother's Great Dane.
For a small dog who jumps up:
You need a regular nylon leash for this one. Attach it to your dog's collar or harness. As she goes to jump up, step on the leashto give her just enough slack the jump 3 inches or so off the ground then it will jerk her back down. She will think she did that to herself! Once again, it just startles her and she loses her balance. This technique worked very well on my Boston Terrier.
Hope this helps!
2007-05-16 01:32:01 · answer #5 · answered by jwix04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are standing when she tries to jump on you, put your knee up in front of you and say NO. The dog will hit your knee and get off balanced, this negative training method should solve the problem. This will not hurt the dog. The dog will just fall down.
2007-05-16 01:03:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't let her get near anybody in public untill you've cured her at home. Here's how: When she jumps up in enthusiasm to greet you stick your knee out and she will fall back. Have all family members, friends, etc. do the same and unless she is dumber than my dog it won't take her long to learn.
My dog is a lab and goes helf-nuts when anybody she hasn't seen lately arrives, wants to 'welcome' them like a long lost lover.
By the way-my dog is neither stupid or mean but is strong, swims a lot and, weighing over seventy pounds could knock down a small adult or any child in her rush to greet them but she seldom needs a reminder via the knee-up maneuver.
Give it a try.
2007-05-16 01:18:23 · answer #7 · answered by Beejee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring over a friend and let her stand still...when the pup trys to jump upon her lightly but firmly jab her neck with a claw formation of your hand. It simulates a mothers no to dogs...stiff fingers....keep up the practice as they learn like children with repetition
2007-05-16 01:03:31 · answer #8 · answered by BRIAN C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog that I adopted as an adult does this only when other dogs are around and wants my attention. I walk into him and tell him no - this gets him off balanced without hurting me or the dog
2007-05-16 01:14:36 · answer #9 · answered by keli3351 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
step on her toes or better yet when the dog jumps up knee the dog hard in the chest it won't to many times of that, befor the dog will get it
2007-05-16 01:05:07 · answer #10 · answered by gunter_thehunter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋