Admittedly, the advice on page one will be hard with a pooch who is spoiled and has lots of energy. But, again, you need to be patient. It is a learned behavior and Rome was not built in a day! Now, onto greeting visitors:
Greeting Visitors
Now it’s time to invite other people over. Start small, with one or two people and you can go up from there. Have your friend knock on the door or ring the bell, then get your dog to sit in the greeting position near the door. Do not open the front door until your dog is calmly in position.
It does not matter how long this takes, it’s more important that they do it right. The first time is always going to be the hardest. Be sure to praise your dog when he or she gets it right.
Now, let your friend into the house and make sure your pup remains sitting in the greeting position. Have your friend greet your dog by petting and talking in a calm, soothing voice, give your dog time to sniff your guest and then have your human friend go and sit on the sofa.
Then let your dog know they can come and join you in the living room with your guest. You may need to do this over and over and over again. I hope you have some patient, dog-loving, friends!
You’ll want to keep inviting more and more people over to make sure your dog really understands what is expected of him or her. Continue being consistent and patient. Don’t give in, or you’ll lose the battle.
Your dog’s behavior when you are out on walks is just as important. When you stop to talk to a friend be sure to teach your pup to be calm and stand or sit at your side.
To learn more on this and the above go to DogTime. With patience and the right teaching methods your dog will greet all your friends and acquaintances calmly and you both will be praised!
