Dog jumping up at people
Jumping up is a greeting that got paid. Dogs greet face to face, we are tall, and every hand that reaches down to a jumping dog confirms that the strategy works.
Make four paws on the floor the only thing that earns attention. Turn away when the dog jumps, greet at the dog's level when it is settled, and put a lead on before visitors arrive so you can hold the standard. Tell guests not to greet a jumping dog, because they will if you do not.
Everyone has to agree
One family member who loves it when the dog jumps will keep the behaviour alive on their own. Agree the rule, then apply it at the door, in the garden and on walks.
Give the dog a job
Sit is easier than not jumping, because not jumping is nothing. Teach the dog what to do instead and pay it well for a few weeks.
Large and boisterous dogs
With a big dog this is a safety issue around older relatives and small children, so use a lead and a place command rather than hoping the enthusiasm will fade.
Need hands on help?
We can run staged door greetings with you until the dog holds its position.
Three generations of the same family, over 8,000 dogs trained.
Common questions
No. It can injure the dog and it turns greeting into a confusing contest.
Two to three weeks of everybody being consistent. It is one of the faster wins.
Because visitors are rare and exciting. Practise with staged arrivals rather than waiting for real ones.
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