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How to stop a 2 yr old pit mix from running into me when she plays?
I just got this dog a few days ago from the SPCA, and I know there's a learning curve. And she's young and can get overexcited. Most of her outsideplay time involves a rope toy that she fetches, then runs around with and shakes, etc. Sometimes, she gets really excited, drops the toy and runs right at me - either takes my legs out, springboards off me (and leaves little muddy paw prints) or bite my shoes or pant leg.
When I have enough time to see her coming, I put my hand out and say "No" or "Hey" sharply and usually she veers around me. She then runs back to her toy. Should I let her keep on playing or stop whenever she tries to involve me too much?
Any other ideas?
Bookworm - I'm picturing the Heisman trophy stance. ha ha
4 Answers
- TrueLv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
My pit used to do the same thing! they are extremely active dogs. The vet said when a dog runs at you turn to the side at pick your leg off of the ground as a block and yell NO! It worked really well for my pit, he didn't just up anymore. i hope this helps!
- 1 decade ago
Bookworm said it right - As you see the dog approach you hurry and turn your side to the dog and pick your leg up just a little to take the blunt of the force and say "No" really loud. Then turn your back to the dog. By turning your side to the dog you are not making eye contact and that's what they see. They see you looking at him and they take it as you want to play. Then by turning your back they then don't understand why you don't want to play and will be curious and walk to you and see whats wrong. Then praise her to let her know she is good. It will take a little while of this for it to sink in but it will work.
I also have a APBT/Am Staff mix and she was very hyper when younger. They are very active dogs and mine did not grow out of her hyperness until about 2 or so. BUt you are just not getting her and she is going to have to learn your ways and get use to that. The previous owner I guess did not care or just could not handle that about her. It will take time but don't give up on her. "Pitties" are the best.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
My dog (a German Shepherd/Chow mix) used to plow into me when we played outside too, and would often knock me to the ground or come close to it. She would also "swerve" around me if I put my hands out and yelled "NO!" while she was coming, but that wasn't a guarantee.
This is what I did to break her of the habit. Whenever she touched me (ran into me, leaped onto me, etc.) I would fall down to my knees and yelp loudly. It freaked her out. That was me speaking to her in HER language, telling the dog that what she was doing was hurting me (it wasn't really 'hurting' me, but it was obnoxious and I wanted it to stop.) In a very short period of time she gained a massive amount of self-presence, and never knocked me down again.
Your dog is 2, which means even though she is coming out of puppyhood, she is also adult enough to learn these things right now. Any time you have the opportunity to speak to a dog in THEIR language, use it to your advantage. They understand their ways a lot better than ours, so it's up to us to bridge the gap whenever we can. (I found this to be also really effective when my dog was mouthing me - I started yelping whenever her teeth were on me, and now she has impeccable 'mouth manners'). Good luck!
- 1 decade ago
it takes time untill she gets use to you. but any way saying no to your dog is very important.do not punish look into eyes and say no. be patient.
