Dog Training Tips

Question: Any dog training tips?

(Posted by: jojo on 2007-07-15 06:15:57)

I recently received a dog that just turned a year old a couple months ago. I have started training him, and he is very smart, but I have trouble keeping him under control. He gets excited very easily, and I even have trouble getting him to eat his meal (even if it's a food he really enjoys). I've tried doing his training at times of the day he seems most relaxed, but once I start, he just gets way too excited to continue. He begins to jump if I'm standing, lean on me and lick me if I'm crouching, and lay across my lap if I'm sitting. He starts licking and whining as if he hasn't seen me in ages. I'm not sure how to get him to behave. I have taught him so sit still and not jump on people, but as soon as he begins another trick, or goes on to the next person, he seems to forget everything. Any tips on how to keep him from getting so excited during training?

Posted by: Rob Z on 2007-07-15, 06:31:56

I would suggest exercising him for an hour or two before you begin your training so that he will already have most of his energy spent. If he continues to jump, use Binaca. Hide it in your hand and when he jumps say off and then give him a shot in the mouth as fast as you can. The sudden spray scares the crap out of them and most dogs don't like the taste. If you are still having problems, I would suggest a Gentle Leader Collar or a Scruffy Guider Collar. Every dog should have a GLC. A nice, humane way to show your dog that you are in control, that you are the "pack leader. "

Posted by: K9 Companion on 2007-07-15, 06:21:03

What have you done to teach him to be calm? If you're waiting for him to do this on his own you could be waiting a few yrs....