Puppy jumps on women... establishing role as alpha

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    Puppy jumps on women... establishing role as alpha

    My 6 month puppy jumps on women but not on men. I think this is weird. At first I thought it was just that she jumped on me and not on my husband but this week I've noticed it seems that she is much more jumpy with women. Any ideas?  Do you think it is a tone of voice thing?

    My husband is away on business and I see that the pup obviousley sees him as the boss. So i'm working on establishing myself as the alpha by making her sit for food, toys, etc and working on her obedience training. Any other helpful tips?
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    Just the usual - make her let you go through doorways first, play tug and make sure you win, always end up with the toy at the end of a game.  If you allow your dog on your furniture, only let your puppy up when YOU invite her...and train her to get down when YOU ask.  Eat your meals before the puppy gets fed, if possible with her watching you eat - and never feed her from your plate.  The alpha would never share its food, underlings only eat when the alpha has had as much food as it wants. 
     
    The alpha is the giver of all things good and the posessor of all things worth having.  If your puppy knows that obeying you and respecting you is a good deal for her, she is more likely to find her proper place in the pack.  Give her a chew toy and then take it away - but trade it for a treat or a piece of kibble, and then give the toy back.  Hand feed her, if possible, so that she knows you have the power to give and take away her food.  Don't play with her every time she begs for attention, and when she is being quiet, go and start a game or a training session.  In lots of little and subtle ways you can show her that you are the alpha, but her alpha is a kind and generous leader if respected.
     
    I am sure others will be along with more tips - and congrats on your puppy!
     
    Kate
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    Thanks Kate.
     
    We are already practicing many of those so maybe it will come in time, especially these few weeks when I am the only one.  She isn't allowed on the furniture.  The mealtime part is a little more difficult because I get home from work late so I eat at odd times and I don't want to make her wait to eat until after I do.  She does watch me eat however, and never gets table scraps.
     
    I'll work on trading the toys and treats.
     
    Thanks!
    Ryan