Biting/jumping/humping on walks and help in general

[Natalie Van Roekel]

Hello,

I've posted a similar question before, but am really struggling and need some help!

Our 7 month Goldendoodle Walter who we love to death, is plain a simple, a rascal!

The biggest issue I'm having is with walks. He's not much a leash puller, which is great, but he will get in modes where he'll start humping me, jumping up on me, biting the leash, and biting me. I've tried EVERYTHING. I pull the leash tight and freeze, but that does not deter, he'll grab and bite at my hands and mittens (has torn many pair), continue jumping up, etc. I'll stand still and that has no impact. I've trie the Calm Freeze (from Doggy Dan), but he just whips his head around and bites my hand. I've tried walking slowly -  then he humps from behind. I've tried going in command mode, sit, down, touch, etc. and he'll do it but right back to the bad behavior afterward.

I'm at a loss, and so bummed because he NEEDS walks and likes them, but this is unbearable. Sometimes he's fine, and other times, he is like this the whole walk practically.

He is also just still so bitey in general, especially when playing or wanting to play, and I thought he would have grown out of this by now.  I've tried the Pet Corrector, time-outs, etc. and nothing has worked.

Has anybody else had these issues??? I'm in some desperate need of help!

Thanks in advance :)

[John M]

Winston was similar. It took him a while to learn the command "No Jumping". I had to be very firm with him and out of desperation at times I would step on the leash to make him lower his head which prevented him from jumping.  This must have been uncomfortable and frustrating for him to lower his head & sit with only 10 inches of leash length between my foot and his collar For whatever reason this did the trick, he jumps on me when I see him at first but its a welcoming gesture but walking him he really never does it anymore.

As for the biting, I sprayed my hands with bitter apple and a pair of old gloves--and this stopped instantly. 

I know its frustrating but he will learn sometimes its just a matter of breaking bad habits and breaking their desire to be the pack leader.

good luck!

[Sarah Kuiper]

I didn't think of pre-treating with bitter apple before walks. Thank you for this! 

[Diane D]

Hi Natalie,

I share your frustration. Never had a dog like this before, but from what I read, it's very common behavior for goldendoodles. Roxy gets "crazed" around other dogs, children and people. It was recommended to me to purchase a Thundershirt. We did that today on Amazon and as soon as it arrives we are going to take Roxy for a walk in the park and see how she behaves around other people and dogs. It's sad because we can't take her out, even to Petsmart, or any other place because she is so difficult to control. She's like a spoiled child. She jumps on everyone, bite clothes, body parts, whatever she can get her mouth on. 

I'll let you know how the Thundershirt works.

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

I'd post this in the training forum. Lots of knowledgeable people there who might not have a puppy now to see your question here. I'd take him to some good training classes and work on the walking on leash. Hang in there

[Sarah Kuiper]

I am having the same problems!! (minus the humping) Have you had any success since this post? We're still struggling on this end