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We asked you for some of your biggest doggy behavior problems, and you delivered! Then we presented those challenges to Gabriella Ravani,<\/strong> elite San Diego dog trainer, for her expert opinion. You can\u00a0read about Gabriella in our first post<\/a> of this series.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n “How can I stop my Wheaten Terriers from jumping on people when company comes?”<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” border_radii=”on|18px|18px|18px|18px” box_shadow_style=”preset2″]<\/p>\n “There are 2 basic options for dealing with any behavior problem:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n This changes the dog’s behavior if done correctly.<\/p>\n This changes the environment or situation to reduct or completely prevent the behavior from occurring.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n “Select a specific behavior for the dog to perform when guests come over. Some examples might be sit, go to a mat or dog bed, sit on a stair or chair. Teach the dog to perform the behavior without distractions then gradually have family members pretend to be guests so the dog can start to work around people. Lastly, add willing guests. <\/span><\/p>\n “Be sure to only give the dog attention and treats when it performs the behavior. If he\/she get excited and jumps, COMPLETELY\u00a0ignore him\/her. Don’t look at, don’t talk to – be consistent<\/em> so your dog learns that jumping dogs apparently become invisible to humans and never, ever get attention if they jump.<\/span><\/p>\n Option a)<\/strong>\u00a0“Try giving a special chewy like a bully stick, pig ear, etc., the moment you let the guest in, and before the dog jumps. Many dogs are so thrilled to get the special chewy that they run off to enjoy it and by the time they are done they have calmed down enough to not jump on the guest.<\/p>\n Option b)<\/strong> “Do not let the dog into the foyer or around the guests. Use baby gates, crates or put the dog in a safe room while you entertain.”<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_radii=”on|18px|18px|18px|18px” box_shadow_style=”preset2″]<\/p>\n Be consistent so your dog learns that jumping dogs apparently become invisible to humans and never, ever get attention if they jump.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n – Gabriella Ravani<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n If you would like us to ask Gabriella a more detailed solution to this problem, as in what are some specific things you can try, please contact us via our contact form and we will be happy to dig deeper.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Photo: Amy Chin<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Other articles in this series:<\/span> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We asked you for some of your biggest doggy behavior problems, and you delivered! Then we presented those challenges to Gabriella Ravani, elite San Diego dog trainer, for her expert opinion. You can\u00a0read about Gabriella in our first post of this series.Question: “How can I stop my Wheaten Terriers from jumping on people when company […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":237261,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[17],"yoast_head":"\nQuestion: <\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n
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