If your dog gets overly excited when a guest is in your home, give him a time out. Put him in his crate in a back room away from the noise and confusion. Give him something to chew on, or at least a few treats, when you put him in his crate. This time out is not punishment; he's done nothing wrong.
If your dog is nervous of visitors, then it's almost understandable, it's their home and they didn't invite a complete stranger to come into their home. Guests are a break in the dog's daily routine and therefore are very exciting or scary.
If you have a dog that is acting aggressively toward visitors to your home or property, it's vital that you consult a qualified behavior professional immediately. Catch it early if you can– if your dog appears uncomfortable, anxious, stiff, or is growling, then seek help before the problem escalates.
Reward Calm Behavior
Instead, try rewarding good behavior and moments when your dog is calm. Once a dog starts to pick up on this positive reinforcement— be it with treats, bones, or even just words— they'll start to trust that things will be okay the next time a similar situation arises.
Anxiety-based aggression often grows from fear-based responses or harmful mistreatment. Visitors 'invade' a dog's territory so sometimes aggression to visitors is a form or territoriality or protective aggression. However territorial and/or protective aggression is just a form of anxiety.
The best way to prevent your puppy from growling at strangers is to socialize your puppy to all kinds of people. That means different sizes, ages, ethnicities, etc. It also means people who look different such as people wearing hats or glasses or people using wheelchairs or canes.
To teach your dog what “Gentle” means, hold a treat in your hand, close your fist around it and offer it to your dog. If your dog bites at your hand, keep it closed; this means either toughing it out or wearing gloves, depending on your dog's behavior and your tolerance.
When do puppies start to calm down? Most puppies start to calm down as they approach their maturity age, which is usually around 12 months, but for larger breeds it can be more likely to occur between 18 months and 2 years.
The most challenging time of raising a puppy is the adolescent period. Dogs become “teenagers” and seem to forget everything they have ever been taught. This period is individual to each dog, but it may begin when he's about eight months old and continue until he's two years old.
Undesirable behaviours such as barking, chewing, counter surfing, house-soiling and jumping up commonly begin to occur at around 3-6 months of age. Your puppy will not grow out of these behaviours. On the contrary, it is more likely that these behaviours will worsen if not addressed early on.
Approximately 35% of owners and trainers voted 8-9 months as the toughest age citing new challenging behaviors associated with their puppy's now larger size such as pulling on the leash or counter-surfing. Interested in adding a new puppy to your family?
And, here are some signs that the play has become too rough:
Raised hackles (the hair on the back of their necks and along the spine) Stiffness in their torso and legs. Stiff tail in a high position. Snapping and/or snarling.
"Sit" is one of the easiest tricks every pet owner should teach their dog. The “sit” command is the starting point for most dog tricks. Once your pet has perfected "sit," they will have an easier time learning other tricks. Teaching your dog "sit pretty" is a fun trick to entertain to your friends and family.
A Matter of Seeking Attention/Engagement
If your puppy is normally calm in your presence and starts acting hyper when your husband comes home, he or she may misbehave as a way to get some attention.
If your dog is well-behaved at home but not in public, it could be due to lack of socialization, inconsistent training, or anxiety. Your dog's senses could also be overloaded by their new surroundings. It's important to set your pup up for success by training them early and in various situations.
Lack of Attention Can Lead to Excited Behavior
Perhaps the most common cause of a hyper dog is a lack of attention. Dogs require a lot of hard work and love to ensure they stay happy and healthy.
The presence of hormone named oxytocin releases excitement in the dogs to greet their owners when they meet their owners, Socializing traits in dogs are similar to humans which make them happy to be in the company of their owners. So they are excited and happy when they are around their owners.