Running at stuff

[ilovejoel]

Joel does this thing whenever someone gets up from sitting down he runs in front of them like they're getting his toys, or if someone gets up he runs to his food. Mostly when he's sleeping he'll jump up from a sound sleep and go at there feet(not biting).
Also if certain people come in the house he'll eat his whole bowl of food lol like someone has ever eaten his food before
I think it's a gaurding bahavior and not sure what to do, he rarely ever does it to me but alot to other people, When he's sleeping and jumps up to run at someones feet I'm starting to tell him no, but I feel bad because he acts like he didn't mean it
Yesterday he almost did it to someone and I said "Don't do it Joel" and he stayed there and it was like he was so proud he didn't do it haha but when he sleeping it's like he can't control it, what should I do?

[kjc]

Wake him up when you know you're having company, before they arrive.

[normarae63]

It sounds like you're on the right track. You might want to keep a few kibble in your pocket to use as "treats" when he does listen & stops. Of course, he's a puppy & puppies will do all sorts of crazy/silly things.
It might be best that people in your home stop & look down when they get up too. I have to do this when I'm at my sewing desk & get up because Bella has a tendency to lay directly behind my chair which means I can't see her unless I look back before moving the chair.
OHHH, the things we do for these pups! Good luck.