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Can anyone help2007-11-25 2:59:25

I have a doberman Pincher and a maltese.. The dobe is 3 yrs. old and the maltese is going on 9. Is there any way at all that i can make my dobe not bark so much when we have visit and jump all over our visit. I know she is just trying to play..but I am sure it can get annoying. I feel very bad because when there is people over I have to confine her to one area of the house. I don't want to do that does anyone have a ny suggestions as to what i can do?? please be nice

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Teaching sit-stay would be a great place to start. Avoiding overstimulation should help calm the barking, and having her sit-stay in a particular spot while visitors are in the house should help.

Start by teaching her without anyone around. Then add someone she's accustomed to, who's not afraid of her. Then have someone else come into the home. Then a couple of people at a time, slowly adding more stimulation as she is able to handle it.

I think there are several trainers who check in here regularly, so maybe you'll get a little more input for ideas.

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She needs some good training. She is too big to behave like that, and a lot of people are afraid of Dobermans. With good training, you will have a much better pet and enjoy her a lot more. Either get a good training book, take her to obedience classes, or get a trainer or veterinarian's advice.

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Hi. I just got a new puppy and i read that people have to train dogs that the behavior is unacceptable. The reason your dog does that is because it is an instict. Dogs lick each others mouth to say hello and when your dog jumps up on your visitors he is just trying to say hello and recieve attention. So if you have the visitor and you ignore the behavior then he will stop because the worst punishment is being ignored. Well at least thats what the books say.

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I have been around dobies my whole life. I absolutely love the breed. They are big and a little intimidating, so establishing dominance is a huge deal, but once you are established as the dominant one, obediance is no problem.