Quick Answer: How To Stop Dog Jumping Up At Visitors?

How do I get my dog to stop jumping on strangers?

If your dog jumps on strangers saying hello at the park

1. Ask the friendly stranger if they would spend a moment helping you to teach your pup polite greetings.
2. Begin walking your dog toward the stranger to say hello.
3. Give your dog a moment to calm down (standing or sitting is OK), then begin to approach the person again.

Why does my dog jump up at visitors?

Most dogs crave attention; and jumping up is a way to try and interact with you on your level (i.e. 3 or 4 feet above their heads when they’re standing on the ground!). This is especially an issue when you have visitors – because the chances are, you’re greeting or talking to your guests, and ignoring the dog.

How do I train my dog to be calm when visitors?

How Do I Keep My Dog Calm Around Guests?

1. Stay calm. When mom or dad yells, commands and/or gets physical with their dog when a guest arrives, it makes their pup think “YES!
2. Work on the greeting. Open the door slowly for your guest and ask them not to acknowledge your dog.
3. Staying calm after the greeting.
4. Distractions.

Do dogs grow out of jumping?

For most dogs, jumping begins early in life. Puppies who are well-socialized to adult dogs tend to grow out of this behavior quickly, and no longer jump on other dogs except in play by the time they’re 4-6 months old.

How do I teach my dog to calm down and relax on cue?

Start in a distraction-free environment and place your dog’s bed or mat in the area that you want him to go settle in. Stand a few feet away from the place with your dog close to you and with a treat or toy in your hand say the cue word go settle and lure him onto the mat with a pointed hand containing the lure.

What can you give a hyper dog to calm it down?

Mental stimulation can also keep your dog calm. Use puzzles, treat-release toys or outdoor activities that appeal to your dog’s natural instincts. Try to give your dog a job. By giving your dog a job to do, you are removing his hyperactive behavior and are redirecting his energy elsewhere.