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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]5:44 here. Trying to jump on you when she comes inside is claiming behavior and to a certain extent dominance, although it's exuberant over-excited dominance, not aggressive dominance.  If she wanted the walk to continue the behavior you would see would be pulling on the leash, refusal to recall to you, and general balking and dawdling.

My dog will often jump up on me when we reach our gate even when she clearly wanted to go home from the walk.  I would practice putting her in a sit when she does that.  Also make sure the walk ends on a calm note and she doesn't come flying through the door, although that can be hard to do.[/quote]

OP here, thanks, this is helpful. Yes, her jumping after playing with the neighbor dog definitely doesn't feel aggressive.  It's exactly how you described it, exuberant over-excited dominance.  She's becoming very good at sitting on command when she's getting too exuberant (I mostly have to use this when we're walking and she sees another dog, or when she realizes that she's heading into the car, which she LOVES).  I'll start using it when she comes in from playing with her friend.  In terms of the walks, she always walks easily -- and seemingly happily - up my front walk-way and sits calmly while I open the door. I didn't think of this as a good sign that she's had a sufficient walk, so good to know.  [/quote]

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