May 20, 2011
I have a 3 year old male GSD who is overly friendly with strangers. At this point, is it realistic for me to change this behavior and, if so, how?
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I have a 3 year old male GSD. Great, obedient, family pet. Most of the training I put him through was prior to coming across your fantastic web site and knowledge base. With that said, I'm happy and he seems happy with how everything has turned out. He is, however, overly friendly with strangers. I have read some of your training on different subjects and was wondering if you can guide me to one of your DVDs or articles on how to keep him from being so overly friendly with strangers. Basically, if anyone calls him over he's happy to run over, If I were to let him, and just jump for joy. At this point, is it realistic for me to change this behavior and, if so, how? I am a member of your message board and thank you for your hard work in sharing your experience.Sincerely,
B
Cindy's Answer:
As the leader for my dog, I don't allow him to go up to anyone unless I give him permission. With an overly friendly dog, it becomes an obedience exercise.
I say who my dog approaches, and who he doesn't. I don't leave it up to him and I tell people to ignore my dog.
The goal for my own dogs is indifference to people, unless I say otherwise. At 3 years old, you may never change his core behavior but you can control his interactions with strangers.
I hope this helps.
Cindy
I say who my dog approaches, and who he doesn't. I don't leave it up to him and I tell people to ignore my dog.
The goal for my own dogs is indifference to people, unless I say otherwise. At 3 years old, you may never change his core behavior but you can control his interactions with strangers.
I hope this helps.
Cindy
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