My puppy is 9 months old and everytime she jumps on us we tell her OFF, we then turn around and ignore her but she refuses to mind. This has become very stressful for all of us, does anyone have any suggestions on how to get her to mind?
2007-06-09 12:23:53 · 14 answers · asked by Cali Mom 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
You have to teach dogs to greet correctly. They come up and then sit. Push her off everytime and make her sit. Then pet her. It just takes time. And it will help when she grows out of puppyhood. Goldens are docile dogs when they grow up. They do anything to please. Just keep working on it.
2007-06-09 12:32:30 · answer #1 · answered by mama woof 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your Retriever doesn't respect you, which is why she is not listening. I also have a Golden and she is very good. She has been trained not to jump up on people. She sits and waits to be greeted. She is 6 months old, very bright and very willing to please. Goldens are great animals, very loving, loyal and easy to train.
First thing you need to do is teach her who's boss. All dogs are pack animals and in the hierarchy of the pack there is the Leader, that would be all two legged, upright mammals.
First of all you need to get her respect you, do this by giving her no comforts, no responses, no risks and feeding her as a pack leader would. Also you must keep her on a lead inside and out for at least two hours per day. This is called umbilical training. She goes where you go and doesn't get a chance to get into trouble. This also teaches her to stay with you and to be on a leash.
By no comforts, I mean no toys, treats and definitely no being on any furniture. Dogs get on furniture because they want to be at your level or higher. Not because they want to be comfortable. She's a dog...keep her on the floor. In the animal world the higher you are the bigger the boss.
By no risks, I mean do not let her do anything you do not want her to do. If she's jumping, don't have the kids or people in areas where she can jump. This is what the lead and tethering is for.
By no response, I mean do not let her initiate contact with you or your family. If she tries to nudge your hand for petting ignore her, don't look at her and don't speak to her until she stops. Once she has stopped you can then initiate the contact. The same goes with toys she brings you, ignore her if she initiates the contact. Before any contact is given by you make sure she does something for the attention, for example, have her sit or go down. No response includes pushing her off. Pushing creates contact and the dog cannot ditinguish between touching for good or bad behavior.
In the animal world the leader of the pack eats first. When feeding her, prepare her dinner and make sure she watches you. Do not give her her meal until all of you have eaten. Once you have finished you can then feed her. Let her eat for no longer than five minutes then take the bowl away. Never, ever free feed your dog. Your dog needs to know where his food comes from. It comes from the leader and not the floor. She needs to learn manners and respect and food is the main key in doing this. Make sure she has plenty of fresh water at all times.
Do not let her go through doors or downstairs first. The leader goes first. When she tries to go first, grab her by the collar and pull her back. Then you can go first.
Along with the above teach her the basic commands, you will have a much happier household and a better, happier dog.
You are on the right track with "Off" and ignoring her...if you keep this up along with the other points I've mentioned you will have a great dog, one that will mind her manners and her pack leaders. Continue with this training until you see a marked improvement.
Please remember that she is a puppy and her attention span is minimal. Golden's do not usually grow into their brains until they reach the age of approximately 18 months. Patience, consistency and having everyone on board is key to accomplishing the task ahead.
2007-06-13 03:20:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puppies and dogs greet you by jumping up and even if they get negative attention it is better than none. Teach her Sit and only pet her when she is sitting. when you come home ignore her for a few mins then tell her Sit, once she sits pet her, if she jumps, turn around and fold your arms and ignore her until she is sitting again. Pinching toes, pushing the dog off are both negative attention and the dog thinks it is a game so continues to jump. Take her to obed. school so she learns to work for you and be sure she gets lots of exercise like a dog park or a doggie pal to play with. Work with the No Free Lunch method at home to give her more idea that you are in charge.
2007-06-09 13:03:02 · answer #3 · answered by ginbark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got the right idea, you just need to make a few adjustments. Turning around is good and so is telling her off. What you need to add is sit. If she's going to jump, you immediately turn your back on her, then say sit. I don't know your relationship with your dog, but if a dog recognizes your authority, all you need is the right tone of voice and they'll listen.
As soon as she sits, give her a treat, one she really likes. Then quiet praise, say "nice sit". Obviously you're going to have to repeat this a lot of times before she gets it, but she will. You can stop the treats and use only praise after she knows what to do, gradually wean her off the treats so she works only for praise.
2007-06-09 12:43:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-27 21:04:40 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
puppies jump because they like getting attention. i know because i have a 7 month old puppy who does the same! usually lightly kneeing the dog in the chest and saying off (in a stern voice) works but if i doesnt work take it a step further by kneeing her saying off and then tell her to sit when you get her to sit start petting her thats pretty much all she wants anyways when she stops jumping up remember to praise her saying "good girl" that will help her learn right from wrong
2007-06-09 12:45:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I took my lab puppy to puppy obedience class, and they said that when the dog goes to jump, move out of the way. Every time they go to do that - keep moving. They'll eventually grow tired of it, and it won't be a game anymore. Pay them no attention when they do it, and it won't be fun.
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2007-06-09 12:41:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend I have two words.... Treat and a voice. Simply train your dog to stop. When my dogs jump on me I say down. I don't shout nor am I babying them to get down then they never will leave you alone. When your dog gets off of you say good girl and reward her with a treat or clicker.
2007-06-09 12:42:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
PLAY WITH HER SHOW THAT U LOVE HER, PUPPIES NEED ATTENTION ,LOVE,OR THEY WILL THEY WILL... BE BAD!!!!! have u ever thought of that? if it jumps of u that means it loves u verry much ! my dog does that, and i like it because i know it loves me ,and my family verry much and thanking me for the food for bed for a place to live! some dogs don't even have a home... i feel so sorry to those dogs that don't have a home. *sigh*
2007-06-09 13:50:19 · answer #10 · answered by Maboroshi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋