How to calm my dog's barking and jumping when guests arrive home?

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I really need my dog to calm down when someone comes to the door, she goes crazy, jumping, barking, and ripping up our hardwood floors... HELP. Pet's info: Dog | Goldendoodle | Female | spayed | 1 year old | 50 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Many dogs get very excited when visitors come to the door! I would recommend asking guests to call ahead for now when they are coming over, so that you can put Vesta on a leash before they arrive. Use the leash to keep her under control, and use treats to reward her for sitting or other calm behavior. Once she calms down a bit, your visitors can also ask her to sit for treats and petting. It takes lots of time and patience to work on this issue, so be patient with Vesta while she learns! Ideally, I would also recommend finding a good reward-based trainer in your area who can work with you in person to make sure you're making progress - you can search for a qualified trainer in your area here: www.ccpdt.org

How to calm my dog's barking and jumping when guests arrive home?

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