Bodyslamming??

[McLoki]

I have read multiple posts about people with new puppies that bodyslam as unwanted behavior. (and while not sure what that consisted of, I was always glad that Daisy at 4 months had not picked that one up)

Today I got the following text from my wife.....

"So sitting the grey couch" (2 rooms away from the stairs) "I can hear daisy running down the stairs. She turns the corner, sees me on the couch and increases her speed as she is running towards me and launches herself into me. All I could think of is I am going to get creamed and thank God she is not over 100 pounds yet."

While a humerous mental picture to get me through my work day - I am sure my wife would really appreciate me convincing Daisy that this is not appropriate behavior regardless of how much you like (or dislike) the person you are launching into.

Is this the expected puppy bodyslam others have talked about and does anyone have any suggestions on how to convince Daisy not to do it?

Thank you,

Michael

 

[shellyk]

LOL...sorry but that was too funny. Only one of our Newfs body slams but he only does it to our other two dogs. I sure hope he never gets the idea to do it to us :uhoh2:

 

[Gigi M Knier]

Calvin and Hobbes

Yes thankful that Calvin and Hobbes only t-bone each other. Our rescue who does not have manners and is only 85 pounds will take us out at our knees though.
:uhoh2:

 

[R Taft]

we only get accidental ones, when they are playing with each other and do not see us.... we have rules in the house, no play and all four on the floor... they are allowed on furniture when invited. i am afraid when you have a six large dog household you need to have rules and stick to them

 

[Finny]

We've redirected ours to stand up and give a hug (but only on command). Now when he is over excited he actually slows down so he can focus because he doesn't want to miss the command. It is very hard for him though, and sometimes the inner kangaroo still manages to get free.

It's like problem barking - usually easier to teach "quiet" if you first teach "speak".

 

[Shel]

I can hear daisy running down the stairs.

Although an amusing story, I would not be comfortable having a four month old pup (or an adult for that matter) running down the stairs. My dogs are taught to navigate the stairs slowly.

Jarring growing bones can have nasty results. Unfortunately I speak from experience.

Shel

 

[victoria1140]

We try to calm ours down before body slam episodes.sometimes it works other times no.

We always have high value treats near us so they have learnt that food is around if they do as asked.