Jumping on strangers

[wcladymacbeth]

My stubborn Caesar embarrassed me today. The dogs had to be in the kennel this weekend because we were at my best friend's wedding. When I went to pick them up today, the owner of the kennel chastised me for not training Caesar not to jump on people. The thing is, we have trained him... he doesn't really jump on us anymore. Once in a great while he still does when he's really excited but for the most part he knows he gets more lovins when he stays on the ground.

He still jumps on people when they come to our house... he wants to lick their face. Of course most people don't appreciate his kisses. Usually I put him on the leash before I let people in the door so I can control him a little better.

But how am I supposed to train him not to jump on people when I'm not around?!

[PoodleMommy]

I would think a kennel owner would know that dogs dont act the same around their owners as they do with their owners, and that sometimes the stress brings out the worst.

No advice here, but sorry you were bad to feel bad about it!

[Maxy24]

You'd have to practice with friends, ask them to actually help you some time with the training. You'll need to, during these training sessions, work on getting him to control himself without your guidance via the leash. You might try teaching him to walk up to strangers and target their hands. First teach him to target your hand, then other people's hands and then when guests come in tell them to hold out there hands so he can sniff. He won't be jumping if he's keeping his head at the height of their hands.

Otherwise use the regular methods of having guests turn when he jumps, teaching him to stay on a mat when people walk through the doors (won't really help at the kennel though) or teaching him to greet by sitting. Use lots of treat when he does the right thing and make sure he gets attention when doing the right thing and not when he's doing the wrong thing.

If you are having guests who cannot help you train then put the dog away or use the leash to keep him away like you have been.

[wcladymacbeth]

Thanks PM

Maxy.. thanks, I will try those things. How do I get him to target hands?

[doggieideas]

I have a small video on my blog that shows how to get your dog to target your hand. www.doggieideas.com