Kappy

If you have someone that can work with you, have that person
stay at a short distance with some bean bags. When the dog jumps, you give the sit or down command and they throw the bean bags hitting the dog in the hind quarters if possible. This does not hurt the dog, you are not tryng to hurt him, just startle and distract him; teach him that if he jumps, something happens to him. Then when he sits, reward him. I know it sounds strange, but it worked.

dogpursemaker

Another thing you can do that you can do at any time, is simply walk into her. Don't knee her-it can hurt her AND you. When she gets in your space without your permission, just walk into her and calmly tell her "Back up", or off, or whatever you choose for your command. Don't say anything else to her, don't use her name. You only give the command and walk into her. When you walk into her, you may make contact with her body with yours, but it will be just like you're bumping into someone. If she jumps again, walk into her again. Try your best NOT to use your hands on her. She will see this as a reward, even if you're using them to push her away. You need to stay neutral, and when she finally stands at your side/feet, lean down and praise her. When you're on her level, she doesn't have to jump up to see your face to tell you how much she loves you. Reward her when she has four on the floor, never when she only has two. Puppies jump up to greet mom when she returns, that's all she's doing. Her new mom is just a bit taller! This is a simple solution that most anyone can do, other than little kiddos. I have taught all but my very youngest child to do this to our bouncy dog. He still bounces, but respects their space and doesn't touch them when he bounces, which for me is acceptable.

quilter on the eastern edge

I have a spinning Golden as well - always clockwise! Henry will be 5 years old next month and still gets very excited when anyone comes to the house. I tell him "Paws on the Floor!" and he eventually calms down in a couple of minutes.

A friend told me that it takes 5 years for male Goldens to get a brain. I look for that FedEx delivery truck every day!! ;)

Dolphyngyrl

puppy school, training is the best way

Carrie Jo

lord lets hope that girls are quicker...and if male dogs are like some men????

nativetexan

yes please, puppy training. no choke collars!!! please.
you can train her but it will take time. if you can find someone who does the training, things will go faster. she's just a baby and learning. be nice but firm and consistent.

tolepainter54

When I took my Aussie to obedience classes the trainer said to get a metal can and put bolts, or washers (anything metal) and shake it when they misbehaved. It worked for my Aussie. She got to the point when I reached for it, she would stop. Along with shaking the can you say NO.

Feather3

Being consistant is the most important thing, as you can send the wrong signals otherwise.

When your pup jumps up, lay an open hand on the nose & gently push down, say DOWN in a firm, but not yelling voice. Then walk away. This shows pup what it is doing wrong & that it will not receive a reward. Once it learns this command an open hand, not even touching the pup, will show it you want it to stay down.

If pups sits down then a pat & verbal good dog as a reward. It's all about negative & positive training. Ignore/do not reward the negative things they do. Reward the positive.

fidgety

[/quote]I have a spinning Golden as well - always clockwise! Henry will be 5 years old next month and still gets very excited when anyone comes to the house. I tell him "Paws on the Floor!" and he eventually calms down in a couple of minutes.A friend told me that it takes 5 years for male Goldens to get a brain. I look for that FedEx delivery truck every day!! ;)[/quote]

Well good luck with that 5 year thing.. lol.. my "CASH" will be seven this year and the only thing slowinghim down is his hips..
Funny mine turns counter clockwise and he always turns 3 times before laying down or Pooping . lol.. If you have a ball in your hand he will spin spin spin spin i do not know how he keeps from getting dizzy lol..

earthwalker

Whatever method you decide, please continue with her training, either in a group or alone. There is nothing worse than an out of control dog, specially if they are on the large side. I have been very vigilant with our Malamute/Staffy, he is very strong and quite willful. From a very early age he was trained not to jump up (I have a disability so I'm in big strife if he were to knock me over), another one to start early is "leave it" and of course the usual sit, stay, come...happy training!