diff --git a/openbox/dock.c b/openbox/dock.c
index 4c5e892a..63a7f977 100644
--- a/openbox/dock.c
+++ b/openbox/dock.c
@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@ void dock_startup(gboolean reconfig)
         stacking_add(DOCK_AS_WINDOW(dock));
 
         dock_configure();
+        dock_hide(TRUE);
         return;
     }