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Topic: HELP!!! Dog jumping problems...
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Isis
Knowflake Posts: 715
From: CA
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted August 10, 2004 08:08 PM
 
 One of my dogs gets absolutely out of control hyper jump on people spastic when someone comes to the door/into the house. She's been this way since we got her (at apx. 6mos) and I'm at my wits end as to what to do. She's knocked over my friend's 5 year-old once, and she's knocked stuff over and caused quite a bit of property damage. We're at our wits end as, and I can't beat the crap out of her which is about all we haven't done yet. It's only the first 5 min when someone first comes in that she's like this, then she calms down, but in those 5 min she can do a lot of damage. I'm to the point where I dread the doorbell ringing. So, I'm thinking about getting a shock collar. Anyone have any experience with those? Any other ideas on what we can do?TYVM ------------------
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Nephthys
Moderator Posts: 1371
From: California
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted August 10, 2004 11:32 PM
Isis,Oh Noooooo PLEASE don't get a shock collar!!!! This is normal puppy behaviour and your local Humane Society should have a solution for you. My local H.S. has group classes and private for specific behaviour problems. One thing you can do is put her on a tie-down ***ahead of time*** (i.e. have the people call a few minutes before they arrive, or you estimate the time they will arrive). The people should be out of reach of her. Have a jar of treats at the door, or nearby. She must "sit" (by hand or verbal command) when people approach her, and she should immediately get a treat for doing so. Treats are everyhing and very effective for training. You can also keep giving treats on the floor; this keeps her attention looking down. Another thing they taught us in class was to immediately turn around with your back towards her, saying "no", or "down" or "off" (whatever works for you). As soon as the dog "sits" he/she gets a treat. This works on some dogs and not others, for example, my friends' golden retriever will just jump up towards your back. My training book mentions another method; the squirt bottle of water. Saying "no", "down" or "off" and squirting in her face. Of course, dogs who love water will enjoy this and not get that they're doing something wrong. My book also says to just drop treats on the floor when guests arrive; she/he will get involved in the treats and forget to jump up. After awhile, he'll put his head down for treats automatically when people arrive. At puppy classes they taught us to give scrumptious, yummy treats for training. The dog will really listen and do what you want for those extra delicious treats. If it's the same 'ol dog food or dog biscuits, it's nothing special. Good luck and keep us posted!!!   IP: Logged |
Nephthys
Moderator Posts: 1371
From: California
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted August 10, 2004 11:40 PM
Isis,Oh, I should mention, Jasmine is a Springer Spaniel and Springers are known for jumping. Jasmine goes crazy when I arrive back home. She used to jump up terribly but thank God, now she just runs around crazy and whines, cries and screams, grabs my jacket, sweater, car keys or whatever and runs around all excited when I arrive home.
It took a lot of time and patience (which I have very little patience). But there is hope in sight; if she could stop jumping up, then other dogs can too. Trust me, she is a hyper nut. Oh, my book also mentions crouching down when they jump up. Good Luck! If Jasmine could improve, any dog can.  IP: Logged |
Isis
Knowflake Posts: 715
From: CA
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted August 11, 2004 12:43 PM
Thank you so much Nephthys! Lot's of great ideas there!I think I'm going to try dropping the treats at the door. She could also definitely use some obedience training. I really didn't want to use a shock collar, but I didn't know what else to do. She is a sucker for snacks, so I'll try dropping treats. Thanks! ------------------
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Nephthys
Moderator Posts: 1371
From: California
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted August 28, 2004 08:06 PM
Isis,Just wondering how this has been going? I don't know if it's Evie or Sara. There's an article in the current issue of Whole Dog Journal about training for things like this, distractions, etc., and they said the treats have to be much yummier than the thing they want to do that they shouldn't. I'm on the lookout for some extra yummy treats for my Springer. IP: Logged |
LibraSparkle
Moderator Posts: 1444
From: Vancouver USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted August 28, 2004 08:12 PM
aaww ... I'm glad you decided against the shock collar.
I'm one of those guests that people like to complain about cuz I don't mind the doggies jumping up on me and kissing my face. Actually... I kinda like it. BUT, I don't have to live with it everyday
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