Small problems with my puppy

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Hi there, i recently rescued a rottweiler puppy, shes 9 months old now, we have had her for almost 3 months and she has settled very well, got a good routine, has put on some weight since we got her and is generally a much happier little pup. Only couple of problems i have with her are she jumps up on people to greet them, how do i stop her doing this?? She also eats her own and other dogs poo, vet said this would of stemed from her previous life, a mixture of boredom and hunger and now its just a bad habit so anyone got any ideas on how to stop this, also she knows the basic commands, sit, paw, come and shes just grasping stay. Do you think i should taker her to some puppy training classes so she can socialise with other dogs, she does live on her own and only sees other dogs when we are out on walks and just wants to play with them, we are hoping to get another dog for her as a companion but want to keep her for a little bit longer first so shes completely settled so any ideas on the few problems would be greatly appreciated.
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The poo eating is a very common habit, and may or may not be due to her previous boredom. We had one dog who we never managed to break of this habit, and it can be very distressing to live with. With Morgan, we were absolutely scrupulous about not leaving any poo lying about it. As soon as she had done one, we picked it up but didn't let her see it being picked up - this can be associated as being a game. She has actually now stopped eating it, so I think the younger they are when you try and stop them, the better. We tried all the usual stuff of feeding them pineapple or putting chilli on the poo, but in the end prevention is better than cure - pick it up! As for the jumping up thing, it is (I have found) very much a bitch thing. I have managed to train all my male dogs not to do it, but females are much harder to train. Although Morgan won't jump on us, she will still jump up visitors. Mind you, lovely though she is, she is exceptionally dim, and at three and a half years old should know better. Puppy classes are great fun for the dogs. I am not convinced they actually learn anything, but it is good to socialise them and to have someone to talk your concerns through with.
 
The only problem I found when looking for puppy training for Barnes is that they no longer classed him as a puppy and he was only 6 months old! I was then told that I'd have to take him into the adult classes but of course that would be far too daunting/exciting for him. This wasn't a one off, I was told it by every place I approached.

With the jumping up, does she greet you like this when you come home after leaving her? If she does try folding your arms, turning your back on her and do not acknowledge or fuss her. when she is quiet and has sat on her bum fuss her and praise her. If she jumps up again repeat until she realises that until she is sitting quietly she won't get any attention. Tell people you meet in the street etc to ignore her until she's quiet etc. It may take a while to sink in but they do cotton on eventually!

Good luck with her.
 
My pup was 4 months when we started puppy class, mainly due to my other dog doing his gold good citizen class, which he passed - clever lad!!

The puppy class only lasted about 4 weeks, then we moved up to the bronze class which we are working on now. There are younger dogs than mine in this class but we are nearly all at the same stage in training. Don't let the fact that it is an adult class put you off. Look for a club that is KC approved, that way you will be able to do the Good Citizen Award Class.
 
Thanks for all the fabulous advice everyone, just another quick question does anyone know how i would go about finding my nearest dog training classes??xx
 
For the 'pooh' eating, try feeding her a bit of tinned pineapple.. I know it sounds odd
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but most dogs will eat it quite happily, then something happens as it passes through them and makes their 'treats' less appetising.. def worth a try!

Agree that training classes are the way to go, help her socialise etc..plus they are fun for both of you!!!
vets and pet shops will know the local clubs, or good old Citizens Advice . The KC has a list of all registered clubs in the country ..try this link http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/644
hope this helps, good luck with your pup, she sounds lovely!
 
The suggestions I have heard with regard to preventing a dog jumping up are. As they jump up step backwards. So they don't make any contact. And depending on the size of the dog lift your knee up so they walk into that. Ours jumps up and as she is only small (Cavalier) it doesn't work. I have tried the ignoring until she is calm and still before i stroke her and she continues being the Tazmainian Devil forever. So no joy there. Sasha jumps on complete strangers knees and licks them when the come in the house, after barking when they knock at the door.
 
we ask pup to sit before people approach or come in house, he gets a treat for staying sat down to be stroked etc. We do restrain him with collar from jumping up and he gets ignored whilst jumping up like a mad thing, once he is quiet he gets treats and lots of fuss!
 
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