A non-aggressive pit bull was saved from the local shelter by a rescue group I volunteer for. I also volunteer for Animal care and control in NYC, where he was saved from the euthanasia list on my recommendation. He is 2 years old and is very friendly with people. So friendly, that he jumps up and starts mouthing the persons hand that is greeting him. He is in boarding now, because we can't place him in a home with this behavior. I walk him every day for an hour or so and I'm trying to stop this behavior. I have purchased 4 videos from this site, but none of them cover a dog being mouthy. Can you tell me which video covers this? Thank you so much!
Cathy Goessman Webboard User Reg: 12-03-2007
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You don't need a video for this.
Teach the dog to sit for greetings. The moment he starts to jump or mouth the person stands up crosses their arms and pretends that the dog doesn't exist. CONTRAST is key in getting him to realize that a particular behavior is resulting in the person not giving him attention. Be prepared to stop mid-word if you have to.
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He is in boarding now, because we can't place him in a home with this behavior.
Poor greeting behaviors are a sad excuse for a dog to not get a home IMO. It's very basic dog training that any adopter of a dog should be willing and able to deal with whether from their own experience or from hiring a trainer.
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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CONTRAST is a great word ..... make it totally clear what the difference is between what happens when the dog sits for greetings and what happens when the dog jumps and mouths.
This is really basic training. I'm not at all trying to criticize .... I'm trying to say that this is something that's fixable with 100% consistency from all involved.
You can do this!
Teach what you want, proof it for all distractions and venues, and what you DON'T want will fall away.
Yes I'm using markers, and ignoring the dog when his behavior is inappropriate. When I greet him in the boarding facility, he is happy to see me. So when he approaches, I tell him to sit, and reward with a treat. It's starting to work.
Duane Hull Webboard User Reg: 09-23-2011
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Quote: Cathy Goessman
If giving him a treat is working go for it but I find they generalize a little quicker if attention is the treat.
Couldn't agree more!!
IMO, a dog acting like this at greetings is experiencing an overwhelming increase in his excitement level. He may even want to control his impulses, but the spiraling is almost subconscious. I find that the treat introduces yet another element and adds to the confusion. It can also serve as a break in the interaction, and when the influence of the treat wanes and the dog's attention returns to the visitor, the behavior returns.
Over the years, I have found that the visitor's affection is the best reward (and negative punishmment) for training greeting behvior.
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