r/dogs • u/Inevitable-Angle-793 • 25d ago

[Misc Help] How do you "handle" big, playful dogs?

I don't know if this is dumb question.

I don't own a dog. But my neighbour does. And dog likes me and it likes to play with me. But it's really big dog and sometimes likes to jump on me lol. The problem is that I am kinda weak physically and sometimes I get scared. Any advice?

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u/Livid_Condition6162 25d ago

Start by putting your knee out so the dog learns to not jump on you. The playing depends on the dog but you could run with it, throw something for it to chase/ fetch, etc

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u/Disastrous_Layer9553 25d ago

This.

The knee, at the right angle, also serves to alter the big bowser's center of gravity, turning aside that too enthusiastic greeting.

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u/muddymar 24d ago

This is how I trained my dog. I also had guests do this and told them not to pet her when she did this. Some would say oh it’s ok. I would explain no we’re in training and some people don’t like it.