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Jumping on Guests
How can you tell if your dog is the pack leader? It's simple: if she jumps on you when you arrive home, she is the pack leader. If she jumps on your guests, she is making sure that these new arrivals also know she is in charge. What can you do to stop this unwanted behavior?
- Establish yourself as pack leader. When a dog doesn't have a clear pack leader, she tries to fill the vacant role, usually to disastrous results (for the owner and for the dog!) The pack leader leads by projecting a calm-assertive energy.
- Don't shower your dog with affection when you walk through the door. This kind of attention is wonderful for a human child, but not for a dog. Remember dogs are animals, and the kindest thing you can do is to treat your dog like a dog and communicate in a way he'll understand.
- Correct bad behavior. The dog’s mom, the ultimate pack leader, would never tolerate inappropriate activity. If she sees something she doesn’t like, she stops it by moving the puppy out of the way in a calm-assertive manner. The puppy learns an important boundary from the lesson, and her firm and unambiguous leadership balances the puppy’s submissive role in the pack.
- When your guests arrive, ask your dog to sit patiently. Your dog will follow your commands when he respects you as his pack leader. Remember, the animal pack leader doesn’t negotiate to get what he or she wants.
- You can't be a leader only some of the time. Leadership is forever; inconsistency triggers confusion and anxiety in a dog. Animal pack leaders never waver from their leadership role, and neither should you!
Learn more about controlling overexcitement at the front door in the Common Canine Misbehaviors DVD.
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Friend's dog jumps on guests
A friend has a very sweet dog who doesn't get a lot of discipline or exercise. She encourages him to jump up on her when she comes home and she talks in a high-pitched voice, which gets him excited.
I don't like him jumping on me when I visit. I've tried making the "tsht!" noise, putting my knee up, and pushing down on his neck. But the problem continues because he's never corrected by the householders.
Any advice on how I can exert authority when I visit? I'm probably over there just once a month, but it's annoying. He's very hyper (wants to play tug of war, wants a ball thrown, etc.) during visits, and it starts with the jumping up.
I've given my friend one of your books, and she loves your show, but she can't see her own habits because the dog is her source of unconditional love. Thanks!
aggression toward guest arrival and good byes
my boyfriend & I have an 11 month old shepperd mix, he might have some pit bull not really sure though. when someone comes to the door he flips running toward it barking with hair standing up then i must pull him away and hold his collar so the guest can come in. he is trying to jump at them. when i let go he contiues to growl and bark but grabs a toy and brings it to the guest. eventually he calms down but then when it is time for goodbyes, hugs and handshakes he barks and jumps up at the person coming close to us as if he is going to bite but does not. Its like he doesnt want anyone near us. Is there any suggestions on how to control this behavior? otherwise he is a good dog and is cuddly and playful.
Aggression toward guest arrival and good byes
my boyfriend and I have an 11 month old sheppard mix, might be some pit im not sure, but he has gotten very aggressive towards guest arriving and knocking. he runs toward the door barking with hair standing up. i usually have to pull him out of the way and make him sit so he doesnt jump up holding his collar. it is scary for anyone coming in & he does give the affect that he is gonna bite but doesnt. he then backs off and grabs a toy and goes at them again barking and growling with the toy but wagging his tail. he will settle eventually but when it is time for goodbyes, hugs and handshakes he jumps up at them barking and almost nipping like he doesnt want anyone near us. any suggestions on how to help comtrol this behavior. otherwise he is a very good and nice dog, very cuddly and playful. thanks!
Jumping on Guest
I have done the steps you have posted and I even tell my guest when she does try to tell her no and nudge her away....but then she snaps like she is talking back but she doesn't bark and at the same time she is wagging her tail.... what can I then do?
Puppy play date disasters
We have an eight month old Jack Russell/ Husky mix named Kirby who loves people a little too much I think.
Every Saturday we take her to a puppy play date put on by the local animal shelter and every week she feels its her time to be everyone's best friend. She MUST sit in everyone's lap. Even though she is a little dog, and most of the humans there don't mind, it's still embarrassing, and I would like it to stop. At home, I don't mind when she sits in my lap, but when we are out, she does a running leap into people's lap. Recently she even knocked the wind out of one unsuspecting victim. I feel like she is more interested in people than dogs.
What can I do to help her learn to stay on the floor???
Jumping
We have a Shi Tzu she jumps wags her tail. we think its her being happy
is this not the case.
Does this also reflect upon puppies?
When I come home and my 5 month old english staffy jumps on me once or twice then sits down to get my attention? So..... does that insinuate that she is the pack leader?
No, it doesn't. She just
No, it doesn't. She just wants to say hello, and your face is where it's at. You should definitely ignore the jumping and reinforce the sitting because the jumping can get pushier as she enters adolescence and adulthood. See specifics on how to stop the jumping at http://www.dogdaysUSA.com
jumping on people
Couldn't jumping on me just be a sign that she is happy to see me? I have a Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier and everyone I have asked who has this kind of dog says that theirs does the same thing. Her tail is wagging, her butt is going back and forth constantly, it just doesn't seem like a "pack leader" thing. Is it always?
Being a pack leader is about
Being a pack leader is about commanding respect, and a dog that jumps on you is not being respectful. Yes, your dog is happy to see that you are home, however, you can teach her to express that happiness in a more constructive way. Say, like sitting in front of you wagging her tail so that you can put down the load of groceries and give her affection.
follow your gut
It isn't a pack leader thing. She's just saying hi, and you're probably reinforcing the jumping behavior by giving her attention for it (even if you're yelling at her -- that's attention). Start to ignore the jumping (turn away) and reinforce any non-jumping and you'll see improvement. Specific instructions at http://www.dogdaysUSA.com
jumping on guests
my son's dog is an 8 month old Australian Shepherd who is just off the walls jumping on people. My son has tried everything from ignoring him (no touch, look or recognition) to firmly holding him on the ground until he settles down. The problem with ignoring him is that he will get a piece of your clothing when he jumps and then rip your clothes. He's really out of control. Help!!! What do you suggest?
Same Problem
We have a Australian Shepherd, Standard Poodle Mix.. same problem. thought maybe my wife wrote that paragraph, except no poodle mix. She is very hyper and dominant. She jumps on all of us, including my two boys (9 & 5).