Many people stress about having company over, because they are embarrassed about how their dog will behave. They are worried that their dog's behavior will make them look like bad owners. It's not that they are bad owners it's that they aren't sure how to correct the problem or more importantly, how to prevent the problem.
Well the answer is simple, exercise. If you exercise your dog before your guests come over the dog will be very tired which will make it that much easier to control your dog. The dog will want to just rest and sleep so he/she won't have the energy to get in trouble. When guests ring the doorbell your dog will be more laid back and won't have all that energy to jump on your guests. Exercise is a very important part, but it's not the only part.
There is also discipline that you have to work on too. Set some rules and boundaries with your dog. When guests come to your house the dog shouldn't be the first one to greet them. You should be the first one to greet your guests with the dog waiting a few feet back. It is also important to remember that your guests should ignore the dog until you tell them it's okay to show affection to the dog. It's your responsibility as an owner to let them know the rules.
Remember that repetition is important. Since it's usually not everyday that guests come over, you should want to practice with a family member or friend, until the dog is conditioned to the way you feel is acceptable. No dog should ever be locked up when guest come over since that just creates more stress for the dog and then you have more problems that can and will occur in the future.
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Good information! Thanks.
GREAT tips!! I can't wait to read more!
Great article
Thanks for the info!
Wow! Thank you, This is really good information in atempts to try and condition an overly excited Jack Russel, I know. I too disagree with Mark. With his terse position in critiquing.
Thank you for this valuable information. It will give me an opprotunity to maintain not only a healthy position for myself but for a Jack Russel as well.
Mark maybe you should sign up your 5th grader on examiner? I do believe the article captured a point of view in reference to educating a pet owner, as well, written in a professional manner. Kudos!!! To the writer.
What a great article! This is helpful, simple and easy advice to address a way too common problem when visiting friend’s homes. I look forward to future articles.
I too disagree with Mark. Most kids today can’t write cursive let alone spell and write an article. Too much texting, abbreviating, twittering and short attention spans to boot. Instead of criticizing someone with knowledge to share, perhaps Mark should apply to the Examiner to share his expertise; or maybe he already has and was turned down. Just a thought.
Loved the article. Having just adopted a new dog this will be very helpful.
Great article and tips, Hope to read a lot more like this!
I always have that problem with my dogs running up and jumping on the guest.
Great practical advice. I need to make sure to try this the next time I have company over.
Great article -- I've seen this put to use by others that own dogs.
As a guest in someone's house with a dog, I will not be so apt to show the dog attention until I get the OK from the owner, thanks to your info.
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