When walking, my dog runs up to people – jumps up at them and barks – causing complaints?
Selecting Dog Training Collars
Picking from amongst all of the many dog training collars offered can be confusing but it doesn't need to be. In order to pick the top training collar for your dog, there are several things you need to keep in mind. Training collars should be worn to guide, control and protect your dog. They must in no way be used as a means of punishment or to harm your dog.
When I take the dog for a walk, he has a tendancy to jump up and bark at some people. It often happens with young children, causing a lot of distress for them and accompaniying parents. It can happen with adults too. He isnt a nasty dog and has never harmed anybody. At home he is a loving faithfull pet to our family including my five year old son. We think he only wants to play, but isnt allways seen that way by others.
We are thinking of trying a remote control electronic collar to see if that will detere him. Normally, once he is fixated on what he's going to do, any attempts to call him back are too late.
Other characteristics. He is a big dog - not sure what type. He is about 18 months old. He hates loud noises like fireworks - terrified in fact. Loud bangs,or telling him off, can upset him for nearly a day! God knows what were gonna do with him on bonfire night. He's very gentle in nature.
Any suggestions gratefully received.
Thanks - Andy
Hi all. I have since lead walked the dog, and he's doing very well - not tugging any more. We are working to stop him jumping up at home - the right place to start I think. Hopefully he will start to grow out of his habits if we are persistent, and then we will be able to unleash him on his walks again.
Thanks to all who replied, in particulare those who provided causes and solutions to my problem.
Best regards - Andy
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Varieties of Dog Training Collars
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Comments on When walking, my dog runs up to people – jumps up at them and barks – causing complaints?
Dog Harnesses
GET CONTROL OF YOUR DOG. Plain and simple as that. Attend classes for obedience and learn how to control your dog.. When I see dogs dragging their owners down the street I do not say.. wow, look at that bad dog. I say.. Geezaz that dog has an IDIOT for an owner. YOU are bigger, YOU are the leader of the pack.. Get control over him whatever it takes. If you can’t do it yourself then go to classes and learn how.
I own 6 Great Danes and none of mine are behaving that way. A Loud NO and a snap on the lead. You simply can not allow this to continue to happen. A shock collar is not needed. You can do this yourself if you just put forth some real effort and stop allowing it.
Dog Harnesses
I think those remote control collars are mean.I would ty obedience school(which sometimes is expensive) I have the same problem w/ my 3 yr old dog n what I do is watch The Dog Whisperer on Discovery channel.Good luck!
Fancy Dog Collars
keep him on a tight leash. When you approach people, get a hold near the collar. This way he won’t jump up.
Custom Dog Collars
Hi Andy,
i think in this situation you are going to have to use tough love.
Fill an old plastic bottle with some dried peas/lentils/grit etc. When ever your dog makes as if to bark or jump throw the bottle heavily to the ground and firmly say NO.
After a dozen times of doing this your dog shouldnt show any interest in jumping and barking at people.
It sounds as if your training with your pet will have to go further if he has a nervous disposition. Too often these pets can end up causing damage to a person soley through being so uptight. So i woudl address that issue very soon too.
Fancy Dog Collars
It is not acceptable for your dog to do things like that, especially if it is distressing kids, as it only takes one person to report your dog as a dangerous dog and you could be forced to have him destroyed. Take him to training classes for your dog’s sake
Custom Dog Collars
Try a harness. Try a no jump harness which permits them to walk, run but not jump. Try obedience classes. Try to enforce rules and not give in. It’s your fault your dog is jumping and sooner or later he will injure a child as you say he jumps on children. You don’t even mention having him on a regular leash……. It’s called owner responsibility/control.
the no jump harness is available from Jeffers 1-800-Jeffers and Drs. Foster and Smith get one now and get with it now as this is exactly the type of behavior that gets BSL – breed specific legislation passed
Custom Dog Collars
All animals are terrified of loud noises. He’s just curious. Train him better, but it’ll be too hard coz he’s too old for training
Small Dog Collars
You take the dog, the dog does not take you
Dog Collars And Leashes
I agree with the majority in here.
please sign your dog and you, the family for obedience training.
I say the family, because to train him properly, all family members need to be on the same page.
you must not allow him to jump, bark or become fixated at all on any object.
keep a leash on him, never let him run loose, as this may wind up with him being badly hurt or worse, or someone else being hurt, and you sued.
please just go to obediene class, plain and simple
good luck
Dog Collars And Leads
choke collar- i had a HUGE dog who outweighed me and could pull me how he pleased- if you don’t want to pay for obedience training try this: walk him around on a leash in a fenced in yard- have a friend over or if you have kids/family have them come outside and practice going up to people— or past people. scold the dog if he tries to jump or bark with pulling on his leash- if you cant control him right now i would practice this until he is managable before trying to take him out for real walks again- just practice walking around the yard on the leash.
Fancy Dog Collars
It sounds like you’re letting him walk off-lead. If so, the first step is to get a good 6 foot lead, and walk him on that. Since he’s a big dog, a leather one is better than a nylon, since nylon can cause painful burns if he pulls it through you hand suddently. You may need a properly fitted pinch collar. The other thing to do is to enroll him in an obedience class as soon as possible. This will teach you methods of keeping him under control. Walking a dog off lead may be a lot of fun, but it puts the dog at risk in several ways. He could run tinto traffic and get hit by a car. If he jumps on someone and they fall and are injured, you could risk a lawsuit and being made to have the dog put down. Plus, many people don’t like dogs, or having them jump up on them.
Forget the shock collar, I don’t think it will do what you want.
As for the sensitivity to loud noises, there is a process called desensitization that can help. In this case, it would involve having a recording of the kinds of sounds that frighten him, and playing them at a very low volume, until he becomes used to that, then a little louder, and so forth. But you might want to consult a professional trainer to help you with that.
I think basic obedience training and walking on lead may go a long way to solving your problem. Good luck with your pup.
Fancy Dog Collars
use a leash so you have the control
scold in a very firm voice, its going to take
time & lots of patience.
good luck
dont go to the shock collar.
Small Dog Collars
Andy,
There is a very simple answer and solution to your problem, it’s called a collar and leash. It is not acceptable for your dog to jump up on anyone, he could do way more damage than you might ever guess. You never know if the child he jumps up on has been mauled previously or if the little old lady has a bad heart.
Please, for the benefit of all the dog loving public, get your sweetheart under control. With training and classes, I’m sure he will learn proper etiquitte while out in public and will be more welcome than ever.
Fancy Dog Collars
I don’t know what type of leash you use, but i don’t think those retracting leash are good for all dogs. I use a short leash for my dog, so I have control.
Small Dog Harness
My puppy does the same thing. She is completely controlled on walks. Stays next to me now and everything. Our problem is that people want to pet her and then they get her excited. That is why I am trying to train people that are around her to not get her excited because it is affecting our walks. If that isnt happening to you then it shouldnt be too hard to fix. It will take a little practice.
While we were on our walk, my dog liked to run to other dogs to play. Once I had her under control on the walk I could yank her leash just a little to the side to snap her out of what she was thinking. Then she usually looks up at me and we continue. As the Dog Whisperer says this stops it at level one. Also make sure it is to the side. I do walk with a short relaxed leash so that when I pull it to the side by just a little bit she knows that she needs to refocus. It only took one walk to do it. (we have a four or five different dogs around our small neighborhood) The next time she didnt even notice when they barked.
Personalized Dog Collars
Hey Andy, your question reads funny. The complaints were against you, not your dog. But you are blaming your dog saying he does this and that. If I step on somebody’s foot and get a complaint, I can’t tell them that it’s not me, it’s my foot that did it. You’re the problem. Your dog sounds like a nice guy but he is receiving negative vibes from people, and he doesn’t know why.
Dog Collars And Leads
Keep him on a leash when walking him. I have a page on my website about dogs and jumping. Check it out, it might help.