how do i stop this

jamiekuntz11 · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 11:53 pm Post subject: how do i stop this

Alright- jocko is the best dog. BUT i cant handle just this on thing it drives me nuts.

After being gone for a 10 mins, or hours when we we walk in the door Jocko goes nuts...( i dont blame him) BUT he jumps up and kinda nibblie/ bites. it can hurt between the big paws and the teeth. even when i get on the floor to play with him he still goes crazy it least about 30 mins. to the point of being really frustrating. ( do take him right out for a walk alot of the time but when its rainy or cold he wont go. He is only 5 months and 45 lbs he comes to my chest. ( i am 5'8') so i cant image what will happen when he is 80 LBS- any ideas on hot to break this??? Evil or Very Mad

Thank you

h20fwlkillr · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 1:36 am Post subject:

Ignore him when he is acting that way. No praise, no scolding. After a while, he will not get so excited because there will be no reward.

Cathy · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 6:46 am Post subject:

When he jumps, hold your arms and hands against your chest so he can't get at them and ignore him. Don't talk to him, don't push him, and if you have to, just turn around and walk away. Eventually he will learn that he has to sit calmly in front of you to get any affection (assuming he has learned to sit calmly for treats during training).
Then just go about your day as normal for 10 minutes or so. Don't make a big deal out of coming or going. Don't get on the floor with him until later when he will be calm enough to play nice. If he plays inappropriately, stop.
Only give him attention when he deserves it and he'll learn what is acceptable.

kamfam · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 7:40 am Post subject:

TURN YOUR BACK TO HIM and IGNORE HIM!

Had the same problem with Kam and it really works. Absolutely no talking to him and no eye contact until he calms down (then make him sit to get your attention).

Start now! He'll soon be so big that he'll knock you on your tush (again, I know this from experience!)!

Good luck and stay strong!!!

weimdawgs · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 7:52 am Post subject:

Jamie,

All of the above...ignore him until he calms down.

BEANSnBERRY · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:16 pm Post subject:

I agree, ignore him, and if you can separate yourself, babygate, or whatever. I ignore my dogs starting about 10 min. before I leave and as long as it takes for them to greet me nicely when I come home. I just keep spinning in circles away from them if they are jumping.... it's obnoxious to do this, but it really works. And make sure your guests or anyone else that handles him does the same.

Have you thought about taking him to formalized training? They help address these problems and train them in manners. I cannot recommend it enough, I do it with all my dogs from Puppy Kindergarten and up, it's usually inexpensive and worth it's weight in gold! Smile

Come on Jocko, stop giving your mom bruises! You're too big for this stuff! Wink

jamiekuntz11 · Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 3:12 am Post subject:

i do that and it still is such a fight...i guess i keep doing and i just wont speak...i will let you know how it goes..Thanks1 guys...

anne · Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 12:07 pm Post subject:

Is he loose or in a crate? Sounds like he's loose.
One thing I did with my pups is I got them into a habit of going outside to potty when I came home, so they never learned to jump. It helped that my older dogs would respond to "outside" and knew the routine, so I'd let the pups out of their crates and they'd head straight to the back door. No time to jump.
The crate is helpful in so many situations. Since he's probably accustomed to the whole greeting ritual when you get home, this probably won't work for you anymore, so the ignoring thing is really the only thing that will work.
I will reiterate what kamfam said... Ignore means: You are blind and he is invisible. If he's in your way, you are walking over him. Don't even LOOK at him. The SECOND he has all 4 on the ground, give him attention, when he starts jumping up, ignore again. This does work. Dogs are big on greeting and want to see your face. You have to give him reason to stay on the ground. Think about it. What reason does he have to keep all 4 on the ground right now when he can jump up and get attention (even negative).

jamiekuntz11 · Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 12:12 pm Post subject:

i will try that too..It s so hard cause all he is so happy to see me, and i do want to love him and let him know that i home- just not when he jumps and bites...i will try it again to night when i come. ( it makes me feel bad that i have to me so cold)

Trene · Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 12:15 pm Post subject:

Sky's a freak too when I come home, tried this advice when I got home last night and will again tonight. BTW Sky sends kisses to Jocko.

kamfam · Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 12:20 pm Post subject:

BE patient! It's going to take a bit, but you'll notice a difference very quickly. Kam still slips up on occasion (and I do, too), but just keep up with it. It will quickly become part of your routine to ignore him for a few minutes when you get home.

anne · Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 12:50 pm Post subject:

Don't take this the wrong way, but being loving and all that is not always good for the dog. You can love on your dog but at the right time. This is a main reason why people have so much trouble with their puppies, you need to be strict when they are young. It's more of a "loving" thing to do to teach your puppies manners. It is going to get very annoying when your pup is big and is knocking people over with jumping and biting. My pups at 8 weeks old were conditioned not to jump. They are capable of doing so much more than I think what people think. Yes they are babies, but their mental capacity is actually as good as an adults, they just don't have experience to draw on nor the attention span. Give your pups more credit and it's up to you to be firm and fair with your puppies and it's your job to teach your puppy. In the long run it's unfair and sad for those pups that have been given too much free reign and never learn appropriate manners. This is the type of thing that "forces" some people to keep their dogs away from the family due to bad manners.