Jumping dogs.....what to say?

[Babyblue5290]

***In these scenarios the person with the jumping dog is in the process of training the dog not to jump***

Ok, in Paige's thread someone brought up how annoyed they got when people would say "That's ok" or "it's ok" when their dog is jumping on someone.

I'm guilty of saying that when someone's dog is jumping up on me, but I don't mean it's ok that the dog is jumping on me, but that I'm not offended or going to get angry because of the jumping. I also usually maintain a stance that gives no attention to the dog at that point, or just simply walk away.

But my question is for those who are annoyed or don't like it when people say "It's ok" as response to their dogs jumping on someone during a greeting or such, what would you prefer someone say in that situation?

I've been trying not to say "that's ok" when I get jumped on by someones dog because obviously many people take it a different way then intended, but I'm at a loss for anything else I can say to the owner in that type of situation.

So, what would you prefer someone to say to you if your dog jumped on them?

Obviously "don't worry" is out of the question lol

 

[noludoru]

Most of the people I've come across say that's okay in the sense that you mean.. but for those who just looove the dog to jump I tell them there are plenty of people who are terrified of dogs jumping on them or very uncomfortable with it, and when we meet those people I don't want them to think he can jump on them too; as I gently pull him off. They usually get it. If they don't, I say nice to meet you and leave.

 

[Lilavati]

I tend to say, to the dog, "Oh, I bet you're not supposed to do that" and smile at the owner and I gently push the dog away. Usually works pretty well.

 

[corgipower]

I've even had people say outright that they don't mind being jumped on. They then continue to do things that encourage my dog to jump. I tell them that I do mind, and that usually stops them.

The worst ofenders on that are the techs at the vet's office.

 

[Tankstar]

I say "its ok too" meaning the same as you. But if the dog does it again I just lightly push it off and say no. Then praise it when it does get off. I figure I might as well help with the problem in a good way instead of a negative way. I normally only encounter jumping dogs at dog parks and I just push them off and say no, the owners say thank you as they are trying to help the situation as well. My dog has never had this problem, but if he did i would want people to push him off too.

 

[darkchild16]

i do the same as Tankster and tell the dog I bet hes being a naughty puppy.

 

[adojrts]

I've even had people say outright that they don't mind being jumped on. They then continue to do things that encourage my dog to jump. I tell them that I do mind, and that usually stops them.

The worst ofenders on that are the techs at the vet's office.

Agreed, that annoys me as well.

 

[Lizmo]

Lizzie doesn't jump much at all, and when she does it's only with one gal - she always says "It's okay" but she doesn't seem to understand the concept of me making her sit before she is allowed to pet her

I do get annoyed at some dogs who jump on me. I usually ingore them or if it's a dog I know I tell him/her to sit before I bend down to give pets.

 

[PixieSticksandTricks]

I always say its okay as in "Im not offended or upset by it". But I don't encourage it. Neither one of my dogs jump up on strangers. Occasionally me and I don't care because its just me. But yeah for some reason I have never had a problem with either of the Cockers jumping on people. So I never got a chance to be offended.

 

[BostonBanker]

My usual response to the owner is "It doesn't bother me, if it doesn't bother you". If they say, "No, we are working on stopping it", then I don't allow it. If they don't care, I go ahead and cuddle.

That's my same response when Meg jumps on people and they reply with "I don't know if you are allowed to do that". Yes, she jumps sometimes, but very softly and hardly touches her weight on people. She also gets down if you say off. It doesn't bother me or anyone else enough to train it any further than that.

 

[RD]

I say "it's ok" because the owner usually apologizes. I honestly don't mind but if they are training the dog not to jump, I'll turn away from the dog and ignore it until the owner can get it back under control again.

That's precisely what I wish people would do when my dog jumps on them. Just turn away, because it's very obvious that I don't want my dogs jumping. Some people take the hint when I say "Noooooo, off!" but most just continue on and pet the dog until I tell them that she's being trained and shouldn't be jumping on people.

 

[CelticxConnections]

I normally say "Its okay. I have a puppy at home." I mean that I'm not mad about being jumped on and I know how hard it can be to have a dog that jumps.

When ever I meet a dog that jumps I generally push them off and ignore the dog.

 

[AgilityPup]

It depends. If the dog jumps on me ONCE, and the owner says sorry, I say "It's okay, I've got dogs!" However, if the dog continues to jump on me, I say "Off!" to the dog, of coruse... Which I know is a tad bit rude, to give a comand to someone elses dog, but if the owner isn't trying to stop the dog, I take it into my own hands... I say "Off!" and gently take the dogs paws off of me...

 

[ihartgonzo]

I say "Off" to any dog that jumps on me. If they're persistent, I do sticky paws... which means I hold their paws, until they sit down, then they get pets. I don't mind whether or not the owner is training the dog not to jump up, either way, I don't want their dog jumping on me.

Gonzo never jumps on people. Fozzie usually doesn't, except if some one is really getting him excited. If either of them jumps on a person, I immediately tell them to "Off", and they both listen.

 

[Maxy24]

when other people's dogs jump on me I usually turn away from the dog so he jumps off or I just walk by him. Then pet him once he is off so that the owners usually understand I like the dog and am not afraid or anything like that so they don't need to worry. or I kneel down initially to greet the dog which stops the dog from jumping up in the fist place and then stand up and ignore the dog while he jumps all over me lol. With my neighbors dog I can now give her "The eyes" which means she has lost control of herself and she won't jump on me . When I was dog sitting I quickly taught her not to jumps on me (by the usual turn away (while I said "eh!") quickly for a few moments until she sits). By the second time I came over I could just say "eh!" and give her the face with my lip corners pulled forward and head turned up and away with my eyes still looking at her (you know the super stern you making a big mistake look) and she would plop her butt down. then by the like fourth time I came I could see her running up and I just gave "the look" and she plopped her butt down and got lots of love. Then she stopped jumping altogether. Only took two days, she's been jumping for 4 years. but that was completely off track...I do that sometimes lol.

 

[Maxy24]

Oh yeah sometimes when the owners say sorry I say with a smile *chuckle* I'm used to it

 

[Paige]

I usually respond with "Don't worry about it. " and continue on my way. I am not really concerned if that offends people. I am not saying it in a rude way and am not encouraging the dog. I just continue on my way with my boys.

 

[Buddy'sParents]

I don't really care if dogs jump on me.. when Im around other dogs is usually at the dog park anyways, but I follow the owner's lead, if they are telling the dog off or whatever, then I will turn away or tell the dog off. If they are okay with it, then I'll cuddle and what not..

The only dog we have a problem with jumping is Buddy... he gets sooo excited. The cat sitter came the other day and he was outside jumping to get his tether ball, he saw her, took off and flew at her.. she also fell. I felt so bad. We're bad doggie parents when it comes to his jumping.

 

[BostonBanker]

If they're persistent, I do sticky paws... which means I hold their paws, until they sit down, then they get pets.

Please be careful - my friend has a dog who wouldn't think twice of putting his teeth on you if you tried to hang onto his paw like that. Many dogs don't like their feet touched (which is why that technique seems to work).

And I have to say, anyone who tries to give my dog any sort of physical correction beyond gently pushing her back to the floor would get a nasty comment from me. Granted, I would never let her persistently jump on someone who didn't want her to, so the situation you described wouldn't happen, but still. I worked hard to teach my dog that people touching her feet was a good thing, and she practically sleeps through nail clippings.