How to correct a puppy that always likes to pounce over

When we get home from work and open the door, a fluffy little dog jumps towards us joyfully, its enthusiastic paws resting on our pant legs, and its wet tongue licking our faces. This warm welcome indeed makes us feel extremely warm. However, as the little dog grows up, this enthusiasm may turn into a sweet burden. The force of its pouncing may knock down the elderly or children, and its sharp claws may scratch the skin. A little dog's pouncing on people is not intentional mischief, but a way for it to express excitement and seek attention. As long as we patiently guide the little dog with scientific methods and infuse it with full love, we can help it learn more appropriate social etiquette and find a balance between enthusiasm and propriety.

The behavior of a little dog pouncing on people stems from its nature and growth environment. During the puppy stage, little dogs express affection and seek attention by pouncing on their companions or the mother dog, and this behavior is a common social way in a dog pack. When they come to a human family, they will instinctively continue this way, hoping to attract the owner's attention by pouncing on people and get the opportunity to be petted and play. At the same time, little dogs are full of energy and are curious about the outside world. When they see the owner coming home, guests visiting, or when it's time to go out and play, their excited emotions have nowhere to be released, and pouncing on people becomes a way for them to vent their excitement. In addition, if the owner responds when the little dog pounces on people, whether it is a gentle petting or a smiling scolding, it may make the little dog mistakenly think that this behavior can get attention, thus strengthening the habit of pouncing on people.

To correct the behavior of a little dog pouncing on people, we should first start by changing the interaction method. When the little dog pounces over, the owner should never give eye contact, petting, or verbal response, because these will make the little dog feel that its behavior is approved. Instead, immediately turn around and face away from the little dog, cross your arms in front of your chest, and avoid any contact with it. Keep quiet and don't scold loudly, because a strong reaction will also attract the little dog's attention. At this time, the little dog may circle around the owner and continue to jump, but as long as the owner persists in not responding, the little dog will gradually realize that pouncing on people cannot achieve its goal. When the little dog sits quietly on the ground and stops pouncing on people, the owner should immediately turn around, praise it in a gentle tone, and at the same time give it a snack as a reward or pet it, so that the little dog understands that only by keeping quiet and not pouncing on people can it get the owner's attention and love. This method of positive reinforcement can help the little dog gradually establish the correct behavioral awareness.

Establishing clear commands and rules is also crucial. In daily life, the owner can conduct basic obedience training for the little dog, such as "sit" and "stay". During the training, hold a snack in your hand and raise it above the little dog's head to guide its gaze to follow the snack moving upward. At this time, in order to eat the snack, the little dog will naturally sit down. When the little dog successfully sits down, immediately say the "sit" command clearly, and at the same time give it a snack as a reward and praise. Train repeatedly to let the little dog establish a connection between the "sit" command and the behavior. When the little dog gradually masters the "sit" skill, in situations that are likely to trigger the behavior of pouncing on people, such as when welcoming the owner home or when there are guests visiting, issue commands like "sit" and "stay" in advance and require the little dog to keep quiet. If the little dog can obey the commands and not pounce on people, give it a reward in a timely manner; if it still tries to pounce on people, repeat the method of turning around and not responding until it calms down. Through long-term training, let the little dog develop the habit of keeping quiet when it hears the commands.

Consuming the little dog's excess energy is also an effective way to reduce the behavior of pouncing on people. Little dogs are full of energy. If they don't have enough daily exercise, they are likely to release their excess energy in ways such as pouncing on people. The owner should formulate a reasonable exercise plan according to the little dog's breed, age, and physical condition. Ensure at least 30 minutes to 1 hour of outdoor activities every day, such as walking, running, and playing with a frisbee. Exercise can not only consume the little dog's physical strength but also make it obtain psychological satisfaction through interaction with the owner. In addition, a variety of toys can also be prepared for the little dog at home, such as treat-dispensing balls and chew toys, so that it can amuse itself when it is alone and distract its attention. When the little dog's energy is fully released and its emotions are more stable, the behavior of pouncing on people will naturally decrease.

During the process of correcting the little dog's behavior of pouncing on people, the owner's patience and perseverance are of great importance. Changing the little dog's habit does not happen overnight, and there may be relapses. Sometimes the little dog has already learned not to pounce on people, but in an excited state, it will still instinctively jump up. At this time, the owner should not be impatient or disappointed, and definitely should not punish the little dog. Instead, the owner should maintain a calm mindset and use the training method again to guide it. Every training session is a process of deepening the little dog's memory. As long as the owner perseveres, the little dog will definitely be able to gradually get rid of the habit of pouncing on people.

Looking at the little dog that was once "out of control" with enthusiasm, now it can sit quietly at our feet waiting to be petted and express its love with gentle eyes. The comfort and touch we feel are beyond words. The process of correcting the little dog's behavior of pouncing on people is a journey of mutual understanding and common growth between the owner and the little dog. We use scientific methods to teach the little dog appropriate social ways and accompany it through every learning moment with full love. In this process, what we gain is not only a well-behaved little dog but also a deeper and more tacit emotional bond, making the relationship between humans and pets full of warmth and beauty.