how can we stop jumping

[abhbxrs]

My two year old, Kahlua, will not stop jumping when people come into the house. I know that it is my fault partly b/c I make such a big deal over her when I come home from work. However, this is getting to be a problem. She is 60 lbs. of muscle and has knocked a few people over to the point to scrapes and bruises. Here is what we have tried so far that hasn't worked:

1. Yelling her name and the command down
2. Making an annoying noise to redirect her
3. Coming between her and the guest (she just plows her way through our legs, almost knocking us over)
4. Allowing her to greet guests outside (she still jumps all over them on their way in)
5. Locking her in another room (she scratches at the door and has done some damage)

Any suggestions????

 

[My Samson]

We have the same problem with Samson. He just gets so excited to see everyone. We have started to try and make him sit and then stay when people arrive. He'll do that - but as soon as we tell him ok (after we think he's calmed down enough) he goes right to jumping up or right in front of them. He does not jump on us but does jump on other people. I know this wasn't much help - I guess I'm looking for some advice, too!!

 

[simmons]

You really have to train your visitors to completely ignore Kahlua when they walk in your home. We had the same problem with our boy and as soon as we walked in, didn't make eye contact, touch him, or say a word. Just turned our back (when he jumped on us) and continued with our business.
After a couple minutes go by, they will settle down and then you praise, love on them and make all the noise you want.

Make sure you warn your visitor to obey your rules, b/c if they don't it will probably confuse her.

Warning.........it will be really hard to just ignore your baby, but I promise it does work.

It will take time, just stay consistent and Kahlua will no longer jump on you or your visitors.

Good Luck

 

[abhbxrs]

Thanks simmons, we are going to try that! You're right, it is very hard to ignore them!!!

 

[Roscoesmommy]

We have tried the ignoring thing and Roscoe still jumps even after ignoring and turning around. If someone sits down on the couch and ignores him, he is all over them jumping and licking like a madman. He just gets so excited because we dont have that many visitors at our house anymore, for that specific reason.

 

[freckledcat]

we use a can with pennies in it, she HATES the noise it makes, if we pull the can out she automatically starts to behave

 

[BetsyB]

What about leashing him and keeping him away from the door for a few minutes until the guest is in and settled. Then walk over and let him greet nicely. At the first sign of a jump, walk away again. He will learn that he can only be near the guests if he behaves nicely. Make sure you talk to the expected guests ahead of time to let them know what to expect.

 

[x19er]

You really have to train your visitors to completely ignore Kahlua when they walk in your home. We had the same problem with our boy and as soon as we walked in, didn't make eye contact, touch him, or say a word. Just turned our back (when he jumped on us) and continued with our business.
After a couple minutes go by, they will settle down and then you praise, love on them and make all the noise you want.

Make sure you warn your visitor to obey your rules, b/c if they don't it will probably confuse her.

From reading the other posts I guess one specific method does not work for all dogs but we have done the same as this with Dino and it really worked. The biggest problem we have is badly behaved guests who ignore the rules, make eye contact with Dino and encourage him to pester them - which gets me really annoyed. Guests on the other hand who do follow the rules have no problems - one night we had 6 people in the house all sitting with cups of coffee and Dino behaved brilliantly- so this method is worth a try, just takes patience and guests who can do as they're told!

 

[axlfjasdljfa]

When someone comes over and Lola is acting hyperactive, I'll ask her to sit. Typically after sitting for a few seconds she's allowed to get up and she'll get a little wound up again but it's tolerable, mainly just running around, sniffing, butt waggling out of control - so I let it go. I don't let her jump on people though, if she doesn't listen I'll grab her collar and ask her again to sit, at which point she knows I mean business. I think you can be firm without hurting your dog or being "abusive". If you have people visiting that are getting knocked over and getting hurt then I think a more active role in getting the dog under control is in order. The idea with the leash would work as well. As is crating or putting in another room and not letting her out at all while visitors are over, because again, you can't have people getting hurt because of the dog. I've given treats to friends and asked them to make Lola sit for a good timed sit, like 5-10 seconds which probably seems like eternity to the dog when they are that wound up.

 

[billbgh]

I agree with simmons, you have to train your guests as well. We had similar issues with Apollo and now Rocky pees on everyone. What we do is make sure that the dogs are ignored by guests, no eye contact, no touching, no name calling, no greeting period! Next, we wait until the guests are seated, and then they can acknowledge the dogs, but ONLY if the dogs are sitting. If the dogs get up and jump around or try to get on the guests, the guests are to go back to not acknowledging the dogs. If one of the dogs(typically Rocky) can't control himself, then he will be removed from being able to interact with the guests. Good luck, and remember to praise the good behavior.

Erin
Apollo & Rocky's mom