puppy and todlers

Question
Hi I have a 6 month old female weimaraner who still jumps.
We are having visitors over for a BBQ my concern is there will be a todler how do I keep my puppy from hurting the todler. We do not have children. Our pup has been socialized with children at parks and on walkes but hasn't been with a toddler for the day

Answer
Since your party is rapidly approaching, it might be simplest to keep the puppy and toddler separate from each other.

If the toddler is old enough to understand dogs and rules, you can explain that they can only interact with an adult around. If not, keep the dog in a crate and on leash through the party, better safe than sorry. As with any pet and children, supervision and training -- for both the dog and the children -- is crucial as you don't want either party be injured or mistreated.

In the meantime, I would suggest you teach the pup to SIT whenever there is a question about what she should do. SIT as a default is an excellent way to maintain control over most situations.

Let me know if you have additional questions. Good luck!

Links:
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Puppy SIT!
Here are two easy ways to teach your puppy to sit. One involves placing pup in that position with your hands, and the other uses food. Both get the job done, but the tasty incentive may be better for shy or extremely active puppies.

You won't need a training collar for either of these methods, but be sure to use lots of verbal praise. Most dogs learn to sit on command very easily, but you will need to practice until pup learns to associate the command with the action. Remember, pup is learning an entirely new language.

HANDS ON METHOD

   1. Begin by sitting or kneeling next to your puppy. Place one hand on the back of his rear legs above the hocks and below the tail. Place your other hand on his chest.

   2. As you say his name, tell him to "Sit." Gently push back on his chest with one hand and press or scoop his back legs so he "plops" into the sit. The instant he slips into position, praise him, then let him pop up if he wants to.


TREAT METHOD

   1. Stand in front of your puppy and hold a small piece of food in front of his nose. Say his name followed by the command "Sit!"
   Raise your hand slightly over his head and move it toward the back of his body. As his eyes follow your hand, he will lift his head up and drift into the sit position.

   2. Once he is sitting, give him the tidbit and praise him. Use a tidbit that is small and doesn't take a lot of chewing, you want the reward to be quick and easy.

Every puppy can learn this simple command. Remember training requires patience, persistence, praise and fun.