How do you get a dog to not jump or sniff you when approaching them
My friends dog does that to me all the time is there any suggestions
on that one?
3 Answers
How old is the dog? Has she been through any training with her dog? That "should be" her job, but the best thing to do is just Ignore the dog totally until it leaves You alone. Turn your body sideways or backwards to the dog and just don't move until the dog gets down on the ground. (as an experienced dog trainer, I find that grabbing their paws just encourages the behavior to return - many dogs see the grabbing as a game or positive attention). Once the dog is on the ground turn back towards them. If they stay off, then put your hand under their chin / by their chest and pet / reward them for being down on the ground. No sniffing? That's almost impossible. That's like a doggie handshake. They like to know who you are, where you've been and if you're worthy of their attention - lol. I hope this helps.
I am assuming that the dog is friendly and that she is just overzealous when greeting you. In that case, you may be able to curb this behavior by greeting her first. That is, before she has the chance to get close enough to jump up, reach out your hand, palm down and in a loosely closed fist, at the level of her nose when she has all four feet on the floor. She will instinctively want to sniff your hand and will be less likely to push past it to jump up on you.
If she has already jumped up, then gently grab her front paws and guide them to the floor while giving her the command "off" or "get off". Then praise her when she has returned all four feet to the floor. Even if the owner has not taught the dog good manners, you can at least teach her how to behave with you.
As for sniffing, that is a lot harder. A dog's world is largely defined by smell so they are going to sniff. Again, though, you can control what parts and how much of you they sniff by presenting them with your hand rather than letting them make the choice of body parts. If they push past your hand to try to sniff other parts, redirect their nose away from you and, again, give them the command "off" or "get off". This command should be used whenever the dog is in a space they don't belong whether it is your personal space, space on a piece of furniture, or whatever. It is useful for teaching the dog where her boundaries are. I hope this helps you.
Thanks, Kim
Thankyou Kim it was very helpful. I,ll remember this
information next time I see the dog.