Looking for different opinions

[raeb4]

My dog doesn't respond well to other dogs and people being directly in his face. He's fine if a dog is standing an inch away from his side but if it's head on, he jumps and tries to push them away. Any tips?

Also, he's still a puppy and can get overly excited in public. Does anyone have any unique tips to calm a dog down when leaving the house and being around people and other dogs?

Thank you.

[CookieTN]

As far as calm, I hear teaching "look at me" is a good idea. Bring some small treats in your pocket, get his attention, say "look at me", praise, then reward.

[MaggieRoseLee]

How old is he?

Just sounds like over excited play to me. Which many older dogs don't appreciate.

How is he when running around with other pups his age? What happens in dog class? How many other dogs have you met and had him play with?

You been able to do alot of this? Specifically around minute 2:00 ?

German Shepherd puppy 15 Weeks - Socialization at Dog Fair - YouTube

German Shepherd puppy 15 Weeks - Socialization at Dog Fair - YouTube

[raeb4]

Originally Posted by MaggieRoseLee

How old is he?

Just sounds like over excited play to me. Which many older dogs don't appreciate.

How is he when running around with other pups his age? What happens in dog class? How many other dogs have you met and had him play with?

You been able to do alot of this? Specifically around minute 2:00 ?

German Shepherd puppy 15 Weeks - Socialization at Dog Fair - YouTube

Yes, he does get over-excited and likes to jump on older dogs, which probably annoys them. And he's very good running around with other dogs. It only seems that an issue takes place when he's on-leash and another dog or person gets in his face, or too close to whoever is standing behind him.