The reasons why dogs like to pounce on people

1. This is a way for dogs to welcome and greet humans. This is similar to how people like to hug warmly when they are excited. resemblance. Because we humans are taller than dogs, if a dog wants to get close to us, it must stand up, so its action of jumping towards people is very simple and understandable.

2. When a dog feels that its safety is being challenged, it will subconsciously activate its defense mechanism to ensure that it is not harmed. Therefore, attacking strangers may be because the dog feels that danger is coming. But generally speaking, dogs with such violent tempers and strong aggression are not suitable for home ownership.

Training method for dogs that like to pounce on people

When a smaller dog approaches you, you should squat down, keep it at eye level with the dog, and then pet it Head and chest. If that doesn't dampen its excitement, you'll need to play with it for a while.

When a relatively large dog pounces on you, we should grab the dog's two front feet and keep a certain distance appropriately. At this time, if the dog still pounces forward stubbornly, the owner should grab its two front feet with a little force to let the dog feel the pain, and then provide verbal guidance, for example, you can say "NO" , words such as "don't" indicate to it that it can't go any further.

You can also train your dog using commands. When a dog is about to pounce on someone, immediately use a stern command to make it sit down. Generally, a smarter dog will never pounce on someone again. But the premise is that the dog must learn this command. Repeated training can deepen the dog's impression.