he goes nuts, picks up toys and runs around with it in his mouth, he also jumps up on their lap and trys licking them all the time, he is a farely well trained dog and knows the off command and leave. i play with him lots. he also sits around begging and staring when we are eating, he alsways ahs a supply of his own food. ive tried making him sit in his bed when we eat but he still ponses
I'd have to disagree about what type of dog it is doesn't matter, of course it does. Jack Russell terriers have a distinct personality, one that sounds much like the behavior your dog is exhibiting. I teach my students to make their dogs greet visitors politely. Have your guests cross their arms on their chest and avoid eye contact with your guy. When he sits and behaves, they can reward him with a treat and a pet. If you get all your company to do this in the beginning, he'll get the right behavior down before you know it.
The begging thing is because at some time he got something yummy by doing it and he is NEVER going to forget it. Dogs have something called "imprinting". This means that the first experience they have of something is imprinted on their little brains and it is very difficult to undo that. I make my dogs stay in another room when we eat and I never let them hang out in the kitchen. Crate him if need be, then you won't have to see him begging 
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December 26th, 2008 at 8:56 am
I'd have to disagree about what type of dog it is doesn't matter, of course it does. Jack Russell terriers have a distinct personality, one that sounds much like the behavior your dog is exhibiting. I teach my students to make their dogs greet visitors politely. Have your guests cross their arms on their chest and avoid eye contact with your guy. When he sits and behaves, they can reward him with a treat and a pet. If you get all your company to do this in the beginning, he'll get the right behavior down before you know it.
The begging thing is because at some time he got something yummy by doing it and he is NEVER going to forget it. Dogs have something called "imprinting". This means that the first experience they have of something is imprinted on their little brains and it is very difficult to undo that. I make my dogs stay in another room when we eat and I never let them hang out in the kitchen. Crate him if need be, then you won't have to see him begging
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December 26th, 2008 at 9:29 am
Jack Russells are kind of nutty. I have a cocker and he loves people. He runs around too. He settles down after awhile but he loves company. He follows joggers and cries when he sees kids, too, until they pet him. I took him through obdeience school and he passed but he still is excited when people come over. Yes he begs when we are eating and we try ignoring him. Then he moans. I'm hoping he stops soon.
Good luck. Keep trying. PS I love my dog.
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December 26th, 2008 at 10:01 am
My 8 month Sheltie mix does the same when I have guests! He looks quite hilariously alarming with his panting, jumping, and hyperactivity. I think to an extent this is normal for puppies and dogs in general because they are interested in novel stimulation, which includes meeting new people. However, it is possible and necessary to train them to behave excitedly only in appropriate ways.
What I have done to help my dog contain himself when guests come over is plan ahead. Before my guests arrive, I put my puppy in his kennel with a treat and positive words of encouragement/praise (for being in his kennel). Thus, by the time the guests have arrived, he is in a safe place where he can look out and observe with limited physical activity. This allows him to calm down considerably and teaches him that he will not be let out to greet us until he behaves.
As for the begging and staring. In my opinion, staring is harmless and is very hard to control. Dogs are curious by nature and have evolutionarily learned that only those who are observant will gnab the scraps of food that have the fortune to come their way. However, begging is a bad behavior that can be corrected with persistence and consistency. I saw a TV show in which the dog was taught a "Go on" command. The dog is taught to go to his bed/pillow/etc using treats, praise, and petting. The owner says "Go on," pointing toward the desired spot. When the dog goes, he gets a treat. Slowly the owner increases the distance between the desired spot, making it more challenging for the dog. Slowly start to phase out the treats and replace them with an affectionate pat and a verbal praise. Thus, when the dog is next to you begging, you will give him the "Go on" command and hopefully it should work!
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