Can't Control herself

[LeahR]

Our 9 month old puppy goes out of of control with happiness when someone enters a room or comes over to our house. She is a loving, sweet girl and means no harm, but she is 50-60 lbs with huge paws and she just can't seem to control herself. I've tried teaching her "down" and she will listen at first but then it is like she has ADD or something and just loses control. Now I've started to put her on a leash when someone comes over, then I have to lead her around the house the entire time cause even after 10 or 15 minutes she still cannot control herself. I've tried to chalk it up to puppy exuberance but pretty soon no one will come to our house!!! Any suggestions??? Please help!

 

[Cami]

My girl at 18 months is the same way. We have tried everything. Hopefully someone can offer up a perfect solution as I am also interested in curbing this behavior.

We always tell the person entering to ignore her, no eye contact or petting until she calms down. She will eventually calm down slightly, stops jumping up on them but as soon as they start to show her any attention she's right back at it.

I have tried putting a leash on her, but when guests show up unannounced that it oftentimes hard to do and still answer the door in a timely manner.

I had hoped that with age and maturity that it would subside but my girl and I believe most boxers are perpetually pups!

 

[pricerj7]

Losing control

Hello,

My Isis, who just turned a year old this month has had the same issue to a degree. For one, the puppy in her wants to play and greet the new person. I've learned to use it as an opportunity for a quick mini lesson. I started while she was a young pup when I would walk her. Whenever there is a distraction, whether it is a car, a kid, a bird, etc (Barking dogs are the best distraction by the way). I put her in a sit stay as it comes by and passes. While at the same time, I praise her as this distraction is passing by. Right now at 12 months old, she still sits anxiously wanting to greet the new person, but she remains in a sit stay until I release her.

To make a long story short, it is best to start small and work your way up making sure to praise the entire time. Good Luck!

 

[BeckyNC]

Pricerj7--congrats on taking action and finding success with the exuberent pup!

Tae is almost 23 mos and still displays the behavior noted by the other posters. I adopted her at 13 mos and was able to curb some behaviors, but manners in this department are difficult to teach! I try putting her on a leash, putting her in a down and standing on the leash, but she easily sits up. She's too excited to sit still. One of my problems is I do not have people over frequently (wonder why!). The behaviorist I have worked with some has told me Tae is still a young dog and that's why she is so excited when someone comes over. We will continue to work on this b/c my nieces (7 and 4 ) can't even come over without being jumped on!

 

[LANEFAMILY80]

My boxer is 16 months old and she gets very excited when people come over or when the guys get home from work. She is getting much better about jumping on us and company. But she wiggles all over and she like does a donut. Her nose almost touches her little tail. She is very big to be wiggling all over and leaning on people when they come in. I know that in time this will get better. Whan I have a lot of company over she seems to do better. She is a great dog. We now have 2 dogs that we have to be on guard for. My son just got a puppy, he is an American Bulldog. He is 13 weeks old and weights 28 lbs and my boxer just loves him. They are best friends. I shold have gotten a second dog much sooner for Lucy. They do everything together. Well I am going to keep up on this site. I want to see if there is something more that I can learn about LUcy jumping and getting over excited.