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How to deal with disrespectful dogs?
Meredith Homenick
2025-07-19 00:20:02
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Instead of getting frustrated with your dog when they are doing what comes natural, take the time to properly teach your dog how you do and do not want them to behave. The foundation of teaching your dog how to properly interact is simple: ignore the rude behavior and reward the appropriate behavior. The key to success is consistency. In situations when you know your dog’s energy and adrenaline will be higher than normal, such as when you come home after being away or guests come over to visit, it’s important to be proactive by getting in front of the impending rude behavior. Coming in with treats can teach your dog to sit, even without telling them to. When you walk in the door and see a blur of fur headed your way, hold the treat out in front of you, let your dog smell it, and then slowly bring it up to your chest. For guests, controlling your dog during the initial greeting can help prevent unwanted behavior while you teach them what you do want. When someone that your dog has met before is coming over and you know the guest will receive lots of jumping and other rude behavior, put your dog on a leash before the guest comes inside. After the guest enters, stand still with your dog and don’t let them pull forward. Providing interesting and high-value distractions, like chew and treat-dispensing toys, allows your dog to continue getting their play energy out with the guests nearby and without needing the guests to interact with them.
Lenny Ondricka
2025-07-18 23:34:56
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Dogs simply don’t think in terms of respect. They think of “this works/this doesn’t work” and “that’s safe/that’s unsafe.” Dogs behave to create a consequence they want (works and safe) or to avoid one they don’t (a waste of effort or unsafe). We train them by providing motivators like food, play, praise, and petting. And we do it over and over and over so the dog has a strong history of receiving that motivation. So, what do dogs naturally find motivating? Digging, playing, napping in the sun, running outside to explore, sniffing, eating disgusting things (or rolling in them). And if you want your dog to come, or sit, or leave it, then you have to provide them with something more motivating than what they have in front of them. No, your dog has never considered whether or not to respect you, but they think constantly in terms of motivation. And you can provide it. Dogs are like us in this regard - they’ll stop spending their energy doing things that don’t pay off.
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Rosa Gislason
2025-07-18 20:05:06
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I suggest completely ignoring 99% of pushy and demanding behaviors from now on. This is where the mantra of "no touch, no talk, no eye contact" applies. When you dog is demanding its best to act like they are not in the room. If your dog demands affection I suggest ignoring. The best way to give affection is to call them to you. When they come over you give all the love you want because they did something for you. If your dog barks at you when you feed them I suggest completely ignoring until they stop and calm - then continue the feeding process. Wait for your dog to be calm before letting them out of a crate. Wait for your dog to be calm before inviting them on to the couch with you. Certain levels of touch cannot be ignored and must be corrected. Dogs who climb on you when you are sitting down or jump on your back when you try to ignore them must be corrected.
Mikayla Streich
2025-07-18 19:51:29
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One of the main things to keep in mind is setting your dog up for success. Instead put your dog on leash, grab some rewards and work on your sit stay or better yet teach that dog to go to their crate, wait quietly and then bring them out on leash once the guests are settled and the energy is quiet. In any situation you want to ask yourself – can my dog actually do what I’m asking in this specific situation. Your answer might be yes my dog knows how to sit but have I taught my dog to sit when he/she is extremely excited? Ring your own doorbell, get your jazzed up and then ask them for a sit or a down. Reward the behaviour of switching from over hyped to calm. Anytime your dog is doing something you don’t like ask yourself “what would I like my dog to do instead?” Sit stay instead of jumping on people, Get your toy instead of stealing the food on the counter, Playing fetch instead of digging holes, Coming when called instead of fence fighting, Focused on you when off leash instead of running freely ignoring you. Teach your dog to focus, that you’re important and that they can have impulse control and you’ll have a dog that you can happily take everywhere with you. If you need help ensure to enrol in a good quality positive reinforcement training class in your community.
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