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Post by ksousa on Oct 8, 2008 17:44:57 GMT 1
Help! Sebastian seems to love jumping on people. No one can get near him without him trying to jump on them to say 'hello'. I've tried the 'turn my back' thing, where you turn your back and ignore them if they jump on you - but it seems to encourage him to jump more (he nips at my hands and pulls at my clothes or whatever is in my hands to try to get my attention). I'm worried he's going to knock over someone one day and really injure them because he's so boisterous! Someone recommended a knee to the chest to discourage the behaviour but I heard that can really injure them so I've not been doing that. Any advice would be appreciated!! It would be nice to come home and not have muddy paw prints placed on my clothes and I hate having to lock him in the crate when visitors come to the house. Thanks!
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greyghost
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Post by greyghost on Oct 8, 2008 21:17:36 GMT 1
You could try walking into him, put him off balance. No eye contact no attention whatsoever as that is reward. Only pay attention when all four feet are on the ground. You need to get ALL visitors to do this.
Also you could maybe try a house line. If you timing is good you step on the line which stops the jumping up.
Stay calm and don't shout as that will just excite them even more. Be matter of fact and try not to wave your arms around, fold them.
Put a stair gate up and keep him away from visitors until he has learnt some manners.
Rather than sending him out of the room - remove yourself. Take the fun away. No words needed......
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Post by Cheryl on Oct 18, 2008 10:00:30 GMT 1
Keep a leash on him, get his attention and give a treat for sitting, even if treats are just hugs and words of encouragement for sitting and his attention on you. Also, when he goes to meet and greet someone, remind him to sit, keep the length of leash where you can check him before he jumps more than moving an inch. When he begins to do well, use only the collar, but it takes hands on and many good words of encouragement, smooth his fur, as you tell him he is doing well...he will learn fast:)
Also, first I train each dog or puppy immediately, to sit for their dinner. This encourages them to remember if they want something, to sit and stay. First night I met Boris and fed his dinner, "Sit/stay" and next meal in morning, already, he is sitting:) Now, he reliably sits at his dinner place waiting patiently and I still give him good words, telling him with the words and eye contact, he is a VERY good boy! He will be 2 years old in December and is still a growing puppy;)
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