top rounded corners
pad
  • Increase font size
  • Decrease font size
  • Default font size
pad
Seach Sponsored by Road Runner
pad
Democratic National Convention
Sunny Says: Keep Your Dog from Jumping Print E-mail
Written by Grace Lee - glee@kgmb9.com   
March 21, 2008 05:52 AM

 
Meet six-month-old Ginger and her brother Toby. With faces like these, they're hard to resist.

"Ginger, the girl dog, is smart but she will use that to get her way. Toby is more of a rascal," said owner Scott Cooley.

But the pair have a problem: jumping. They'll vault on almost anyone. Their owner says it's so bad, they've posted a sign to warn strangers at the front gate.

"That's kind of the most embarrassing part of being a dog ownership is you never know how they're going to behave in front of friends or strangers," Cooley said.

"Because it can be dangerous, they can knock somebody over just being friendly. They can knock somebody over and hurt them," said animal behaviorist Wendy Mah.

That's why Mah stepped in. She says the biggest mistake dog owners make is petting the dogs when they jump on you. Don't pet or try to correct them with commands when they're leaping.
"She's jumping because she wants the attention. And we've given it to her even if it's to correct her we have given her the attention she is seeking, positive or negative," Mah said.

Instead she says stop, stand and stay quiet.

"They're so excited and then people come home (and say) 'Sit sit sit no get down get down' and it just makes the dog more excited," Mah said. "Just wait calmly don't say anything the dog will calm down that's when you can come in and pet them, greet them 'That's my doggy good puppy.'"

If you have more than one dog, Mah says they often jump as a way to compete for attention. Make sure to direct your petting to the dog who is behaving calmly.

"Lets say Ginger got up and she's all antsy. I'm not going to pet her or talk to her. I'm going to go to Toby because he's sitting nicely," Mah said.

Soon your dog will be playing nicely, leaping less and looking for other better ways to entertain himself.


Digg!Reddit!Del.icio.us!Google!Facebook!Slashdot!Technorati!StumbleUpon!Newsvine!Furl!Fark!Yahoo!Ma.gnolia!
Last Updated ( March 21, 2008 07:04 AM )
 
Locate the Car You Want at the Price You Want
Advertisement

Sunny Says Coupon

Krummy Karaoke

9 Online - Morning

Subscribe to receive 9 Online

Enter your email address:

Delivered by FeedBurner!

9 Online - Afternoon

Subscribe to receive 9 Online

Enter your email address:

Delivered by FeedBurner!

DTV Countdown


New on Sunrise

Living Lei Chic
Living Lei Chic
Every Thursday Morning

Grace Lee and special 'Lei Chic' Correspondent Alyson Helwagen start 'Living Lei Chic' as they reveal some of Hawaii's undiscovered fashion, shopping, dining and beauty trends!

Wake Up With Us

KGMB9 Feature

The Genius of Aging
The Genius of Aging:
One Hour Special
Watch Online Now

Join KGMB9's Kim Gennaula and world-renowned geriatrician Dr. Bill Thomas as we explore a 'new old age' in Hawaii in this hour long special.

Learn More

Campaign 2008

Take A Stand
Take a Stand
KGMB9 Initiative

KGMB9 challenges you to 'Take a Stand' this election year by registering to vote, being informed and casting a ballot.

Find out more

Severe Weather Special

Eye on the Sky
Eye on the Sky

With the Hurricane Season underway, KGMB9's weather team took a close look at what lies ahead for you this summer.

See What's in Store

KGMB9 Sports

Pre-Season NFL Football
Up Next:
Houston Texans @
Dallas Cowboys
Philadelphia Eagles @
New England Patriots

All month long in August, KGMB9 presents NFL 2008 Pre-Season Football! Watch all of the action in nine pre-season games you'll only see here on KGMB9.

See the Schedule

bottom rounded corners