How to stop my cav king charles jumping up people?

Odunican

I generally keep my dog on the lead whilst in the park due to other dogs that could attack her. But if its quiet then I may let her off to have a little run.

If you teach your puppy to stay close to you (Do this anyway as I said other dogs could attack her) then if you spot a person in the distance put her on the lead until they have dissappeard from sight. You have to remember that not everyone even adults don't like dogs or can even be allergic to them. I have a Cavalier as well and I don't understand how anyone can be frightened of them but some children run away screaming from her and she is really small for her breed as well.

Anyway as I said I'd keep her on her lead anyway to solve the problem and to keep her safe. You would be surprised how easy it is for your dog to be attacked. Even dogs that aren't classed as dangerous can still harm your dog. The Cavalier is a small dog and they would have no chance against the likes of a dangerous dog who usually have lock jaws. I don't wanna lecture you but I just advising you as my dog was nearly attacked by a border collie and since then she is always on her lead.

Oh and I would invest in a harness rather than a collar if you don't have one. That way if she jumps on a child who is stroking her you can pull her rather than choking her with the collar. Plus a harness is better for Cavaliers due to health issues with some of them. Getting one now at an early age is best so she gets use to. Pets at home do lovely ones for £7 for a lovely pink one with flowers.

If she doesn't know the sit command then teach her as its important.

Caroline_a

Have you taken her to training classes? You would find that with proper instruction her recall would be a lot better as would the jumping up.

sandieb

I have a 4 month old puppy with the same problem but when she makes a run towards me with "jump" in her eyes I do a quick 180 degree turn with my back towards her and ignore her. Seems to work but much more practice needed!


http://www.k9obedience.co.uk/puppies/puppytraining/jumpingup.html

chocdonuty

I'd never have a dog myself, much more of a cat person but if I happened to be walking in a park and your dog came bounding over i would really crap myself.
What many owners fail to realise is that although you know your dog is really friendly no-one else does! How on earth am I or any other person to know if the dog running full pelt at me is planning to attack or wants just a rub between the ears? or even worse going for my dd? Sorry but you really need to put your dog on a lead until he will listen to you and recall when needed
Personally I'd rather all dogs were kept on a lead at all times, apart from dedicted areas/times of day but thats not going to happen.

dane-katie

When our dogs were puppies and jumped up we used to put out knee in the way, just bend it and put it forward a little, not to hit them with it but they jumped into it and it shocked them, they dont do it anymore now (we learned this from dog training classes)

sandieb

chocdonuty wrote: »

I'd never have a dog myself, much more of a cat person but if I happened to be walking in a park and your dog came bounding over i would really crap myself.
What many owners fail to realise is that although you know your dog is really friendly no-one else does! How on earth am I or any other person to know if the dog running full pelt at me is planning to attack or wants just a rub between the ears? or even worse going for my dd? Sorry but you really need to put your dog on a lead until he will listen to you and recall when needed
Personally I'd rather all dogs were kept on a lead at all times, apart from dedicted areas/times of day but thats not going to happen.

Very good point and totally agree with you (as a dog owner)

popadom

Hi
I have a cav girl-just gone two.
I had the same issue. What i used to do-and this may not work = was whens she jumped up move away (id some times also say "oww"-for some reason my dog stops when i say that) When she jumps and i move she falls to the floor(which sounds harsh)) but she stopped doing it. They do calm down. My dog wasnt bought up wiht kids, but i have young siblings(three under 8) so it was important she didnt do it. I havnt found her to jump up to young kids really-i assumed it was because they were small and at face level. Cavs are so easily distracted. For the running away(which poppy did) get a clicker. Poppy acts dumb but when food is there-shes smart!. I would click the clicker then giver a treat. And for the first few weeks i did just that, maybe ask for a paw or sit. But then when she hears that she comes back. A whistle is also good, and works with the same princple.
I also found giving her some freedom worked.I use a wood thats not near roads. Once she knows what is out their it wont be so amazing. This worked for me but please dont jsut let them off without some recall. When she was a puppy i used to say "bye poppy" when she wouldnt come back to me. I think it only worked as i would say the same thing when i had to leave her for a few hours. Even now shell walk so far then turn and wait. You want to be the best thing in the world. It might be the best thing to kneel when you call as your more at their level. Also give treats when she comes back. I used to shout and wonder why she didnt come back, then a dog trainer told me "would you if someone scremed at you". So now i put my excited voice on and call. Cavs get excited over everything, mine has a "dance" where she spins around in circles at the mention of walkies,car or dinner. (she knows quiet a few words now...its sad when you have to spell out vet as v.e.t as your dog will know what your talking about.... )

purple.sarah

I think the key is consistent behaviour. If she gets away with jumping up at you or other adults she won't realise it's not ok, especially with children. When you get home and she goes crazy, don't fuss her till she's calmed down, she'll wear herself out! If she persists in jumping up at you actually cross your arms and turn your back so she can see she won't get any attention off you, it might seem mean but when she knows what's expected of her she'll be more comfortable and happy. When she calms down praise her. Also work on recall so you can stop her running off (try treats!) or keep her on the lead.