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I am in the process of preparing my 1 y/o altered male pit mix for his CGC. We've got most everything down, except the whole greeting strangers and other dogs thing.
He loves people, and gets so excited when people approach to say hello to him (jumping up). It's so hard to break him of this habit since all of my friends seem to encourage his facial greetings...no matter how many times I tell them not to. He also gets pretty excited about dogs, which is why I'm looking for someone who has a dog that could care less about MY dog!
The weather is finally starting to get better, so I'm sure more people will be taking their dogs out to the parks, so I'd love to be able to set up a play date, so to speak, although for my boy, work will come first! lol
I live in Graham (near Burlington), but willing travel about 30 minutes (give or take) in any direction. If you're at all interested, please let me know and we can try to set something up!
**Also posted this in the Greensboro section to get as much coverage as possible**
Do you know the cool "take-hold-of-his-front-paws-and-step-on-his-back-toes (lightly)" tip when he's up on hind legs? Works great in training him not to jump up.
Or, just take hold of his front paws, hold gently but firmly, and don't let go right away. He'll be anxious to get loose. After a while, he won't do it any more 'cause he doesn't like "getting stuck" and not being the one in control. :-)
I live way too far away, but my 11 year old male greyhound would have been perfect for this. He is so laid back nothing phases him, and he's very calm around other dogs.
Do you know the cool "take-hold-of-his-front-paws-and-step-on-his-back-toes (lightly)" tip when he's up on hind legs? Works great in training him not to jump up.
Or, just take hold of his front paws, hold gently but firmly, and don't let go right away. He'll be anxious to get loose. After a while, he won't do it any more 'cause he doesn't like "getting stuck" and not being the one in control. :-)
No, I can't say that I've tried that. I do grab hold of his front legs sometimes when he jumps up on me. I think I've given mixed signals, so now I have to work on reversing that. I let him jump up on me, but only "accept" it when I invite him up, otherwise I turn my back and ignore him, and that usually works. He thinks everyone loves him the same as I do! I hate that everyone that greets him, immediately says "Oh, it's ok" when he tries to jump up on them and I try to correct him. Drives me crazy, lol. He is very gentle about it, which I guess is good in that aspect...but I really have to get him to stop it all together!
When a dog jumps up on me, I lift my knee and gently bump them in the chest - just to push them back. It doesn't hurt the dog and they are usually surprised enough not to do it again. I think I learned that in dog training class. The only thing is that sometimes an owner thinks I'm "kicking" their dog in the chest - once you explain it, they usually understand.
When a dog jumps up on me, I lift my knee and gently bump them in the chest - just to push them back. It doesn't hurt the dog and they are usually surprised enough not to do it again. I think I learned that in dog training class. The only thing is that sometimes an owner thinks I'm "kicking" their dog in the chest - once you explain it, they usually understand.
This...I have to do with my other dog on a daily basis...normally about twice a day. It works for that moment, then it's like she forgets, and next time I get home, it's the same thing, lol! She's crated, and I go home on my lunch hour to let her out. As soon as she's out...up she comes, as well as my kneee...then she's headed for the door to go out. Same routine when I come home in the evening. It's silly of her to think that he's not going to get the knee in the chest...I guess she just doesn't get it! lol
Do you know the cool "take-hold-of-his-front-paws-and-step-on-his-back-toes (lightly)" tip when he's up on hind legs? Works great in training him not to jump up.
Or, just take hold of his front paws, hold gently but firmly, and don't let go right away. He'll be anxious to get loose. After a while, he won't do it any more 'cause he doesn't like "getting stuck" and not being the one in control. :-)
TeamWorks taught us to turn our backs on the dog when he jumped up and withhold the training treats if he jumped for them. Worked quite well with mine.
Anytime your dog jumps on you, no matter how you react, you are giving him attention. That's why he's jumping on you in the first place, for attention. Not only do you need to train him, but from the sounds of it, you need to train your friends.
Very easy actually. When he jumps up, he's trying to get your eye contact or for you to pet him. Instead, try something different. When you walk through the door, if he starts to jump on you, turn your back on him. Let him jump on your back, let him do whatever it is he needs to do to try to get your attention. Don't speak, and especially, don't look at him. He's going to try whatever it is that it will take to get your attention. Your new rule is, "No attention until all four paws are on the ground". Once he has all four paws on the ground (especially if he is sitting), then you can pet him. This will take some pratice. You will have better results if you can give him a treat, something soft the size of a pencil eraser too. Dogs live in the moment. Once all four paws are on the ground (again, especially if he is sitting), get that small treat in his mouth and pet him. Keep working on this and after awhile, anytime you or anyone else comes through the door, you will have a happy dog waiting for you to come in, sitting down.
I have treats outside my door for any visitors. They know that they are not allowed to acknowledge my dogs until they are in a sit position, then they can give them a treat plus a pat on the head.
Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions! (Just PM me).
Heather
Certified Dog Trainer.
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