Jumping on people

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Why it happens

Dogs greet faces. Jumping is excitement plus a history of being paid with attention for it.

What works

  1. All 4 paws on the floor earns greeting, jumping makes people turn away silently.
  2. Teach an incompatible job: Sit to say hi, paid heavily.
  3. Brief guests in advance, one exciting uncle can undo a month of work.

What makes it worse

Keep this in mind

Jumping means your dog loves people, the enthusiasm just needs a polite shape. Very fixable.

What owners usually need for this

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When to get help in person

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