tips to stop your dog from charging when greeting people

[Anonymous]

My in-laws have a jumpy dog that went to a dog training camp. It now sits in a sit/stay until released and will walk over to the new person. It was a big change because before the dog would knock over elderly people and would put its paws on peoples chests.

[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

When I say “no,” even rather softly, my dog stops doing whatever he was doing. I’m pretty sure he does understand no.

[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

When I say “no,” even rather softly, my dog stops doing whatever he was doing. I’m pretty sure he does understand no.

because you made noise, it attracts his attention, and lets him know you're looking at him,but saying no won't do anything, especially in a crazy situation, like a group of dogs walking by

[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

When I say “no,” even rather softly, my dog stops doing whatever he was doing. I’m pretty sure he does understand no.

your dog doesn't speak English, sorry to break it to you

[Anonymous]

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

The dog properly stays on the left, so as not to interfere with your sword arm.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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

When I say “no,” even rather softly, my dog stops doing whatever he was doing. I’m pretty sure he does understand no.

because you made noise, it attracts his attention, and lets him know you're looking at him,but saying no won't do anything, especially in a crazy situation, like a group of dogs walking by

Dogs most certainly understand the word “no,” and not just as a loud/upset sound. Average dog vocabulary exceeds 160 words.

The classic training for a dog that jumps on people is to step on its foot while saying no and pushing it away. Consistency is paramount. Dogs don’t get “no” sometimes and “awww” sometimes.

Bark collars are an outrage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: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.

Pretty good advice, both “down” and linking the word to the desired action.” “Down” is probably better than “no.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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

When I say “no,” even rather softly, my dog stops doing whatever he was doing. I’m pretty sure he does understand no.

because you made noise, it attracts his attention, and lets him know you're looking at him,but saying no won't do anything, especially in a crazy situation, like a group of dogs walking by

Dogs most certainly understand the word “no,” and not just as a loud/upset sound. Average dog vocabulary exceeds 160 words.

The classic training for a dog that jumps on people is to step on its foot while saying no and pushing it away. Consistency is paramount. Dogs don’t get “no” sometimes and “awww” sometimes.

Bark collars are an outrage.

yeah after you show them what it means, but you can't take a dog who has not been trained to do something and expect them to understand you word for word, you can't expect a dog to know what "sit " means if you've never taught it to sit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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

Thank you pp! I'm training my dog the same way and it is working. People who don't understand think it is all positive but there is negative" i that you ignore unwanted behavior and really really praise good behavior.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: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.

Pretty good advice, both “down” and linking the word to the desired action.” “Down” is probably better than “no.”

PP here. IME, that is true. "Leave it" "sit" "stay" and "off" are also pretty essential - again, teach the action and the command at the same time. "No" has too many variables - especially for most dogs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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

Thank you pp! I'm training my dog the same way and it is working. People who don't understand think it is all positive but there is negative" i that you ignore unwanted behavior and really really praise good behavior.

Positive and ignoring works for some dogs. Not others. Just a fact. Let's not judge.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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

Thank you pp! I'm training my dog the same way and it is working. People who don't understand think it is all positive but there is negative" i that you ignore unwanted behavior and really really praise good behavior.

Positive and ignoring works for some dogs. Not others. Just a fact. Let's not judge.

Wrong. Not a fact. Americanveternary medical association disagrees too. All dogs can be taught through positive reienforcement. All Dogs!