Ask Me Help Desk - Goldendoodle 2-yr old jumping problem

My goldendoodle jumps on everyone! I read an answer here... (another Q&A site) and have tried these ideas. My problem is with my young grandchildren who don't understand how to do this and my elderly parents who can't do this. I can put my dog in her crate when I have these visitors-but I'd rather she learn how to behave. My dad takes cumidin and has very thin skin and the last encounter with my dog jumping on him drew lots of blood. How can I train her to stop without putting guests in the situation of training her as well?

Buy a short leash (about 18" long) and use it when you have guests. A sharp tug simultaneous with the command to sit. Over and over, patiently, until it works. You can build or buy an enclosure of gates in the living room, big enough to have room for the kids and the dog, but away from dad and others, while the dog learns.

That is a great idea--thanks! I will try it. I

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Originally Posted by joypulv

Buy a short leash (about 18" long) and use it when you have guests. A sharp tug simultaneous with the command to sit. Over and over, patiently, til it works. You can build or buy an enclosure of gates in the living room, big enough to have room for the kids and the dog, but away from dad and others, while the dog learns.

Unfortunately you're going to have to use your visitors as training decoys.

You can train as much as you possibly can for your dog to not jump with your, but the minute you bring someone new in, she is going to jump on them.

Does your dog know any commands? I think your first step would be to sign up with obedience classes. A dog that is well behaved all around, is less likely to jump on people.

I don't think I would suggest to put her on a leash and pull her back than commanding sit. I think that is going to teach a lot of bad things that other people entering the home means harsh correction from you. That means things will only get worse, or she will start to be fearful of people.

I think what I would suggest would to buy a short 4ft leash and put her on it when people arrive. Like I said, there really is no way around using your guests as a training opportunity. Start by yourself ( I would strongly urge an obedience instructor) with teaching her "sit", "wait" and "gentle". Practice 15 minutes a day, several times throughout the day. End every training session with a good tone and positive attitude. Give lots of treats when she does good. What this is teaching her is to listen to you and to settle down.

Once she is good with these commands, start using the same commands when visitors show up.

For good long while, until she knows that you mean business, I would bring her out on her leash, use your commands, and than put her away. Overwhelming her with visitors plus having to listen to you plus having to behave is overwhelming for a young dog. Just start small and gradually work up to something bigger.

But, like I said.. I really hope you consider a obedience class. A trainer will be able to help you hands on with some of her issues and guide you in the right direction. Training a dog to do what you want can get frustrating. A class will help you handle her.

We did take 12 obedience classes & had 7 personal trainer classes. She does know & follow several commands…just lots of trouble in this area.

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Originally Posted by Lucky098

Unfortunately you're going to have to use your visitors as training decoys.

You can train as much as you possibly can for your dog to not jump with your, but the minute you bring someone new in, she is going to jump on them.

Does your dog know any commands? I think your first step would be to sign up with obedience classes. A dog that is well behaved all around, is less likely to jump on people.

I dont think I would suggest to put her on a leash and pull her back than commanding sit. I think that is going to teach a lot of bad things that other people entering the home means harsh correction from you. That means things will only get worse, or she will start to be fearful of people.

I think what I would suggest would to buy a short 4ft leash and put her on it when people arrive. Like I said, there really is no way around using your guests as a training opportunity. Start out by yourself ( I would strongly urge an obedience instructor) with teaching her "sit", "wait" and "gentle". Practice 15 minutes a day, several times throughout the day. End every training session with a good tone and positive attitude. Give lots of treats when she does good. What this is teaching her is to listen to you and to settle down.

Once she is good with these commands, start using the same commands when visitors show up.

For good long while, until she knows that you mean business, I would bring her out on her leash, use your commands, and than put her away. Overwhelming her with visitors plus having to listen to you plus having to behave is overwhelming for a young dog. Just start out small and gradually work up to something bigger.

But, like I said.. I really hope you consider a obedience class. A trainer will be able to help you hands on with some of her issues and guide you in the right direction. Training a dog to do what you want can get frustrating. A class will help you handle her.

Does she know the command "off"?

Never learned that one.

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Originally Posted by Lucky098

Does she know the command "off"?

That might be a good command for your dog to learn.