tips to stop your dog from charging when greeting people

[Anonymous]

Our large dog is awful when people walk into the house. If someone walks in and he is in other part of house he will will literally run into them and jump. This is his hello. I usually try to put him on leash when someone comes in until he calms but every now and again the kids will run in with a friend etc etc. Dog doesn’t bite and is super happy but the full force run is dangerous. What to do? Can I train this out or is this a late puppy phase thing that he will outgrow?

[Anonymous]

If possible, put them in a gated area where the dog can see the visitor but not approach. Then you and the visitor completely ignore the dog for as long as possible or at least until the dog is completely calm. Repeat as necessary. This can be really tricky but the visitor absolutely must not engage the dog until it’s completely calm.

[Anonymous]

My dog is a small dog, but when I do to make sure he does not charge the front door, is he has a dog bed which is his place. He has been trained to stay in his place unless released. So if somebody comes to the door I put him in his dog bed and tell him to stay. Usually after about 5 minutes of staying in the dog bed that initial frenzied greeting mode has passed and I can release him from his dog bed and he doesn’t do anything crazy. He might walk up to the guest and sniff at him but then he’ll walk away.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our large dog is awful when people walk into the house. If someone walks in and he is in other part of house he will will literally run into them and jump. This is his hello. I usually try to put him on leash when someone comes in until he calms but every now and again the kids will run in with a friend etc etc. Dog doesn’t bite and is super happy but the full force run is dangerous. What to do? Can I train this out or is this a late puppy phase thing that he will outgrow?

Your dog can be trained but you need to be consistent. Keep dog on leash have some approach. If dog jumps person walks away. Dogs hate being ignored. Keep doing it and when paws are on the ground greet the dog/ give treat. As he gets better have the person add distractions and be super excited. Reward for not jumping. Ignore and walk away when he does.

Super normal for dogs but very rude

[Anonymous]

Yes, we had that problem with our large dog. We had to yell "NO!" and grab him in a forceful manner that was pretty embarrassing in front of the guests, but that was the only way he learned. Luckily our most frequent guests know how to handle dogs, and they would shout "Down!" at him too. But the others were terrified of the dog, then in shock when we yelled at him. These days, he will rush to the door, boop people, but not jump on them. I guess it's an acceptable compromise. If I don't want him to bother guests, I crate him, and if he dares bark in his crate, he gets the bark collar.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Yes, we had that problem with our large dog. We had to yell "NO!" and grab him in a forceful manner that was pretty embarrassing in front of the guests, but that was the only way he learned. Luckily our most frequent guests know how to handle dogs, and they would shout "Down!" at him too. But the others were terrified of the dog, then in shock when we yelled at him. These days, he will rush to the door, boop people, but not jump on them. I guess it's an acceptable compromise. If I don't want him to bother guests, I crate him, and if he dares bark in his crate, he gets the bark collar.

So your methods didn't really stop him. Dogs don't understand the word no and the bark collar sounds inhumane if it shocks him. You should really tead up on the latest as your methods are very old school

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Yes, we had that problem with our large dog. We had to yell "NO!" and grab him in a forceful manner that was pretty embarrassing in front of the guests, but that was the only way he learned. Luckily our most frequent guests know how to handle dogs, and they would shout "Down!" at him too. But the others were terrified of the dog, then in shock when we yelled at him. These days, he will rush to the door, boop people, but not jump on them. I guess it's an acceptable compromise. If I don't want him to bother guests, I crate him, and if he dares bark in his crate, he gets the bark collar.

So your methods didn't really stop him. Dogs don't understand the word no and the bark collar sounds inhumane if it shocks him. You should really tead up on the latest as your methods are very old school

So you can't read. We stopped him from JUMPING and BARGING. He does neither now. He touches people with his snout, which we never stopped him from doing.

Also, I have the poorest possible opinion of "positive-only" training. It's for little lapdogs and medium sized dogs, not some large working breeds with minds of their own.
The bark collar works brilliantly. He sees it and stops barking It's not cruel, I tested it on myself and the zap is very mild.

You're the person who continually posts on the Pet forum about how we should read up on the latest. Well sorry, I've read up on the latest and it's drivel.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Yes, we had that problem with our large dog. We had to yell "NO!" and grab him in a forceful manner that was pretty embarrassing in front of the guests, but that was the only way he learned. Luckily our most frequent guests know how to handle dogs, and they would shout "Down!" at him too. But the others were terrified of the dog, then in shock when we yelled at him. These days, he will rush to the door, boop people, but not jump on them. I guess it's an acceptable compromise. If I don't want him to bother guests, I crate him, and if he dares bark in his crate, he gets the bark collar.

So your methods didn't really stop him. Dogs don't understand the word no and the bark collar sounds inhumane if it shocks him. You should really tead up on the latest as your methods are very old school

So you can't read. We stopped him from JUMPING and BARGING. He does neither now. He touches people with his snout, which we never stopped him from doing.

Also, I have the poorest possible opinion of "positive-only" training. It's for little lapdogs and medium sized dogs, not some large working breeds with minds of their own.
The bark collar works brilliantly. He sees it and stops barking It's not cruel, I tested it on myself and the zap is very mild.

You're the person who continually posts on the Pet forum about how we should read up on the latest. Well sorry, I've read up on the latest and it's drivel.

Keep telling yourself that. I'm not going to argue with someone so ignorant. I do feel for your poor dog.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our large dog is awful when people walk into the house. If someone walks in and he is in other part of house he will will literally run into them and jump. This is his hello. I usually try to put him on leash when someone comes in until he calms but every now and again the kids will run in with a friend etc etc. Dog doesn’t bite and is super happy but the full force run is dangerous. What to do? Can I train this out or is this a late puppy phase thing that he will outgrow?

Your dog can be trained but you need to be consistent. Keep dog on leash have some approach. If dog jumps person walks away. Dogs hate being ignored. Keep doing it and when paws are on the ground greet the dog/ give treat. As he gets better have the person add distractions and be super excited. Reward for not jumping. Ignore and walk away when he does.

Super normal for dogs but very rude

+100000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Yes, we had that problem with our large dog. We had to yell "NO!" and grab him in a forceful manner that was pretty embarrassing in front of the guests, but that was the only way he learned. Luckily our most frequent guests know how to handle dogs, and they would shout "Down!" at him too. But the others were terrified of the dog, then in shock when we yelled at him. These days, he will rush to the door, boop people, but not jump on them. I guess it's an acceptable compromise. If I don't want him to bother guests, I crate him, and if he dares bark in his crate, he gets the bark collar.

When you yell anything at your dog he takes it as attention, that is all he wants, that's why he jumps up on people, to ensure that they notice him. the grabbing him is probably what made him stop, dogs often are "in a trance" and don't get out of it until they've finished their task, so you've got to train him to snap out of it. Bark collars, not a good idea, I do however recommend when there are no guests at home, you practice patience with your dog. stand in front of the crate, if he starts to bark, walk away to another room and wait there for 30 secs, even if he's already stopped barking. do this with every step while opening the crate ie: putting his leash on, opening the door. if he tries to walk out of the crate, close the door. do this every time he is in the crate, also the crate should not be a punishment. it shouldn't be a reward either, he should just be cool with hanging out in his crate. your dog should be in its crate a lot more than you have it in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Yes, we had that problem with our large dog. We had to yell "NO!" and grab him in a forceful manner that was pretty embarrassing in front of the guests, but that was the only way he learned. Luckily our most frequent guests know how to handle dogs, and they would shout "Down!" at him too. But the others were terrified of the dog, then in shock when we yelled at him. These days, he will rush to the door, boop people, but not jump on them. I guess it's an acceptable compromise. If I don't want him to bother guests, I crate him, and if he dares bark in his crate, he gets the bark collar.

So your methods didn't really stop him. Dogs don't understand the word no and the bark collar sounds inhumane if it shocks him. You should really tead up on the latest as your methods are very old school

So you can't read. We stopped him from JUMPING and BARGING. He does neither now. He touches people with his snout, which we never stopped him from doing.

Also, I have the poorest possible opinion of "positive-only" training. It's for little lapdogs and medium sized dogs, not some large working breeds with minds of their own.
The bark collar works brilliantly. He sees it and stops barking It's not cruel, I tested it on myself and the zap is very mild.

You're the person who continually posts on the Pet forum about how we should read up on the latest. Well sorry, I've read up on the latest and it's drivel.
actually, iv'e trained pitbulls with positive-only training works like a charm

[Anonymous]

Short leash, keep your dog on the RIGHT while you walk on the right. And training.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Short leash, keep your dog on the RIGHT while you walk on the right. And training.

actually, it's the left, and start with your left foot, and eventually get into long leash, to give your dog the imitation of being "off the leash"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Yes, we had that problem with our large dog. We had to yell "NO!" and grab him in a forceful manner that was pretty embarrassing in front of the guests, but that was the only way he learned. Luckily our most frequent guests know how to handle dogs, and they would shout "Down!" at him too. But the others were terrified of the dog, then in shock when we yelled at him. These days, he will rush to the door, boop people, but not jump on them. I guess it's an acceptable compromise. If I don't want him to bother guests, I crate him, and if he dares bark in his crate, he gets the bark collar.

So your methods didn't really stop him. Dogs don't understand the word no and the bark collar sounds inhumane if it shocks him. You should really tead up on the latest as your methods are very old school

So you can't read. We stopped him from JUMPING and BARGING. He does neither now. He touches people with his snout, which we never stopped him from doing.

Also, I have the poorest possible opinion of "positive-only" training. It's for little lapdogs and medium sized dogs, not some large working breeds with minds of their own.
The bark collar works brilliantly. He sees it and stops barking It's not cruel, I tested it on myself and the zap is very mild.

You're the person who continually posts on the Pet forum about how we should read up on the latest. Well sorry, I've read up on the latest and it's drivel.

sorry posted it in the quote, trained a pitbull using positive only works like a charm

[Anonymous]

OP, IME (multiple dogs over several decades) - there are two different issues. Try positive reinforcement for the charging ie: teach him the command for "stay" in a firm, authoritarian voice. Show him to sit and wait, then, reward him when he does it (training treats). You have to go through this several times before he gets it, so it may take a few days (sometimes more, depending on the dog).

But it will likely be easier to teach him "down" first, which might require negative reinforcement (the knee). He will get this one much quicker.

PPs and others - for the love of God, dogs do not understand English - and you can not teach a dog a word without showing him and reinforcing what it means.

I have seen (especially dumb) dog walkers at the dog park yelling commands that the dogs in their "care" (not really) clearly do not know! Do not use a command unless you have taught the dog WTH it means.