How to Stop Your Dog From Jumping

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Eliminate jumping by managing rewards, teaching alternatives, and avoiding reinforcement. Create appropriate greetings for your dog.

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Teach your dog how to greet people properly by giving them clear instructions on what to do instead of just ignoring their jumping behavior.

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Reward with treats on floor before person arrives, repeat & extend greeting, reduce treats gradually, ignore jumping.

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Tether dog, ask to sit, approach when sitting, walk away if standing, repeat with increasing excitement, involve others later.

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Use "Go to Your Place" cue, baby gate, or leash when guests arrive to prevent practice and teach appropriate greeting behavior.