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Jumping
Up 2
by David the Dogman
Teach your dog to sit whenever you ask him to.
Sit at the kerb when you cross the road. Sit in front of you.
Then when he runs at you, or anyone else, if told sit he will
sit.
BUT it has to be practised, and used constantly,
not just now and then.
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When he sits as you have asked reward him with
a titbit...a very tiny one.
Sit while his food is being prepared.
Lying down is another skill that is useful. Lie
down, I am busy. Lie down, I want to watch TV. Lie down, while
we eat.
If you say DOWN when he jumps up, the word does
not mean lie down on the ground and keep still...it means stand
on four legs and dont jump up. So you need to use another word,
like LIE, or FLAT, for him...
Also QUIET is often the noisiest word in the English
language for dog owners ...and all it does is make him think you
are helping him bark. So WHISPER "quiet."
When he is excited and jumps at you, turn round
and walk away. Pretend you cant see him. Don't speak or shout
at him as that is still acknowledging him and he wants your attention.
Only speak when he has settled down...it will take time at first
but he ought to learn that jumping up is useless as nothing nice
happens when he does it...or nasty for that matter. Nothing at
all happens.
If he asks to be petted, DON'T. Keep your hands
away. Don't sit and stroke him absent mindedly as that gives him
too much attention and makes him feel much more important than
you are. When he goes away from you, then you can call him and
YOU pet him, not because he has forced you to, but because you
want to. I have petting times...when I call my dog and make a
fuss of her...not too much or she will over excite.
If he asks to play, dont play. Ignore him. Then
a few minutes later, IF it is convenient, you call him and start
to play.
Pack leaders eat first, and you are the pack leader...he
isn't...so he has to learn that...but just eating before him will
show him you are boss.
Pack leaders go through doors first...so he must
not rush through in front of you.
His change of diet ought to help, but it wont
happen overnight...it will take about six weeks, as he will still
have the elements of the old food in his system. Many foods on
the market have the same effect as those that excite hyperactive
children. I had help with this from someone who works with them
in the NHS. One Smartie can cause a problem if red is what triggers
a child. The same with the dogs.
Can be colouring, preservatives or content.
(By the way, red dyes in carpets can cause skin
problems.)
If you have been shouting at him, and most people
do...dogs can be very annoying...then stop, and WHISPER to him.
Their hearing is fifty times more acute than ours...they can hear
a beetle walk across the floor.
Commitment,
Firmness, but kindness.
Do
you have any problems with your pet? Then why not send your problem
to DAVID THE DOGMAN. David is a Canine Behaviourist who works
and lives in Marbella, Spain.
Tel/Fax (00345) 2883388. His web site is located at: http://www.thedogman.net.
David has his own radio and TV shows, and writes for many newspapers
and magazines. David has been working with dogs for many years
and started his career in Israel, working on the Border Police.
He has been involved in all forms of training, including air sea
rescue, air scent work, and has trained dogs for finding drugs.
David has devoted the past 10 years to studying behaviour and
the very passive approach. He does not use choke chains, check
chains, or any form of aggression.
David
The Dogman is available for private consultations in your home,
for further details telephone; Tel; (95) 2883388
