Methods to correct the Golden Retriever’s attack on people

1. When the Golden Retriever attacks, hold its two front feet with a little force to make it feel pain.

2. When the golden retriever pounces, take a step forward at the same time and push it to the ground.

3. When the golden retriever pounces, the owner should squat down, keep the dog's eye level, and then stroke it to calm it down.

4. When the golden retriever pounces, quietly step on its hind feet. In this way, it will give the dog the impression that it is not a happy thing to pounce on.

Reasons for Golden Retrievers to jump at people

1. Habituality

If a Golden Retriever has a tendency to jump at people since childhood, If you get used to it, but the owner fails to stop the dog's behavior in time, the dog will have the habit of attacking people.

2. Establishing hierarchical status

The behavior of dogs "pushing" is a way of establishing hierarchical status between dogs.

3. Say hello

Expressing welcome to the owner and saying hello to people are common actions for golden retrievers. Because we humans are taller than dogs, dogs will want to get close to us. That's why he jumps up and attacks people.

4. Asking for food

Based on the primitive nature of dogs, puppies will express their purpose of obtaining food by licking their mother’s face. Dogs cannot lick their owner's mouth, so they will stand up and pounce on people.

5. Get your attention

Maybe you are too busy and have ignored the dog, so it will pounce on you to attract your attention and let you play with it.