How to Correct an Overly Friendly Dog
While it's wonderful that your dog is friendly, an overly sociable dog can easily jump on people, causing alarm. To correct this, owners can utilize recall training and ignore the dog when it jumps, among other methods. Many dogs naturally possess a strong affection for people. They may exhibit overly enthusiastic behavior such as jumping, which can startle others. Additionally, overly friendly dogs are prone to wandering off with strangers while out and about. Luckily, with consistent training and patience, you can address this common issue. Here’s how to curb your dog's overly friendly behavior. Recall Training Effective recall is crucial for managing a social dog. When your dog is playing or freely roaming, and it comes back to you when you call, immediately reward it with a tasty treat. Repeat this training consistently, and your dog will learn that coming to you when called results in positive reinforcement. Over time, even when your dog is overly friendly with others, it ...