Puppy help

[roomformore]

We have a pup we got from the Humane Society. She's a beagle and probably about 6 months. We're having a few problems and I'd appreciate any suggestions.

1. She steals food. Climbs on top(!) of the kitchen table, even takes it out of dd hand when she is sitting at the table. We do not give our dogs anything from the table. The pup seems to know she shouldn't be doing this as she sneaks about.

2. She won't stop jumping up on people. When she jumps we say a firm "no" and push her down. We've had her three weeks and it isn't getting any better.

3. Will not stay off the furniture. Our other dog is not allowed on the sofa, chairs or beds, but we can't seem to keep this one off! She no longer jumps on the beds, but is constantly on the other furniture. Is there some way to get her to stay off? Tonight she jumped up on the sofa and peed on the pillow! She's never done that before, and it swear she was doing it on purpose.

4. She will not pee while on the leash. I'd like to take her to the same spot in the back yard to do her business, but she refuses to pee while on the leash. Is there some way I can encourage her? I guess this is a weird request, but we travel a lot and I need her to be able to do her business while on a leash at rest stops, etc.



I'd like ideas for the best way to deal with these problems. Our other dog, 4 yrs, was never a problem- she listened well and trained so easily. I don't want to spank the pup and I don't want her to think of her crate as punishment.
TIA

[DogMomforNow]

How long have you had this dog? It sounds like she came from a place where what she's doing now was "okay" or at least not discouraged. You need to teach her what is and is not acceptable. She doesn't see your other dog not up on the sofa and reason, "Well then I guess I"m not allowed there either." She sees the sofa as where the people are, awesome let's go there! Or as a super soft place to lay, or a high up place to get a good view of the food on the table

So, I would start by leashing her to you. Attach a leash to your belt, and where you go, she goes. That way she's never unsupervised, and when you see her go to jump for food or onto the sofa or wherever you're right there to stop her.

I would also work on teaching her a "place" command. It can be her crate, a bed, a mat, anything. But she should have a place to go to on command. That solves a lot of the begging problems, just send her to her place when she's begging and reward her once you're done. Obviously you'll have to start small, and go slowly, so I'd leash her to you in the meantime.

For the peeing on a leash, are you taking her on leash to a spot she usually pees? I would start giving a command every time she pees (we use "Potty."), and throwing a HUGE party (treats, good girl!, pets, etc.) each time she does it. Gradually you can work on giving the command on leash. Jake will urinate on command essentially, even if he's just lifting a leg and nothing comes out lol It *is* really helpful when traveling or visiting other people's homes or workplaces!

Jumping on people, she's a puppy, she's excited, it happens. When she jumps, she's asking for attention. Rather than giving her attention (by pushing her off, etc.) turn around, stand tall, and ignore her. Keep turning away from her, walk away and ignore.

Good luck and keep us posted on how it goes! I love beagles