What to do when someone's dog jumps on you?
Constance Brown
2025-06-30 18:23:53
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I will have him sit and not pet him til he sits to reinforce good behavior. He is partially trained and knows how to sit. My in laws just tell at him but he obviously doesn’t know what they’re saying because he doesn’t react to it at all. Is it possible to help this situation given he’s not my dog and I don’t see him that often. I will have him sit and not pet him til he sits to reinforce good behavior, but even while sitting he scooches forward toward my legs and will bring his paws on my legs. And the millisecond you stop petting him he jumps up again.
Felipe Hoeger
2025-06-21 08:53:07
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To control a dog that likes to jump when meeting new friends during walks, simply step on the midpoint of the leash before the person gets close. Leave enough room for your dog to stand comfortably but not so much slack that he can successfully jump up on the person. A great management technique for food-motivated jumpy greeters is providing them with a treat-stuffed dog interactive toy, like a KONG dog toy, when you're expecting guests. You can try stuffing a KONG Classic dog toy with peanut butter and a few dry dog treats—that act as “speed bumps”—and give it to your dog right as your guests arrive. By the time she finishes unstuffing the goodies inside the toy, your guests will be yesterday’s news. It’s much easier to put a stop to jumpy greetings with puppies that haven’t been doing it for long. The process is easy; simply avoid interacting with your puppy until she has all four paws on the floor. Turn away from her the moment her front feet lift, and step out of striking range so that she can’t put her paws on you. Then, when she’s standing politely, quickly turn and acknowledge her. You can also try a hybrid management/training approach by using a leash tether while you work on your pup’s sit for greetings. Tether your dog to a heavy piece of furniture near the door so that she can’t make contact with people, especially if they aren’t comfortable with up-close-and-personal hellos.
Elisha Crona
2025-06-10 17:41:17
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When someone's dog jumps on you, turn your back and only interact with your dog when they have calmed down. Learn what they seek, and only give it to them when calm and not jumping. Avoid interacting with your dog until they have calmed down. Avoid raising your knee to block the jump, as this is not only ineffective but can also cause injury to your dog. If you ask your dog to perform an incompatible behaviour, like running to the next room to fetch a toy, they’re not jumping. Have a designated spot for your dog when guests enter the home, including their bed or another room, and use a leash or harness to move your dog to this place gently. Ask your guest not to greet your dog until your dog has calmed down. Before you open the door to your guests, move your dog into a safe room and close the door securely behind you. Provide them with high-reward food puzzles and interactive toys to distract them while your guests are in the house.
Eldora Kuphal
2025-06-10 16:18:55
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When someone's dog jumps on you, prevent more reinforcement by ignoring your dog when they jump up, turn your back on him every time, and avoid even making eye contact until he settles down. Be consistent in your message and avoid play or teaching tricks that involve feet coming off the floor. You should also greet your dog calmly. Set your dog up for success by managing situations, such as having your dog on leash for all greetings, or behind a gate when answering the front door. Teach your dog what you do want and reinforce it well until he is good at it, such as reinforcing your dog just for keeping 4-On-The-Floor and reward every few seconds as long as all four feet maintain contact with the ground. Drop your rewards to the floor rather than deliver directly to his mouth to focus his attention downwards instead of upwards. Practice with friends and family who will stand quietly while you reward your dog for not jumping, and enlist people to help you practice to control the level of difficulty and build on small successes.