Jumping

The reason most dogs and puppies jump up on people is because they are happy and excited to see them! Jumping, leaping and bouncing are ways your dog shows affection and receives attention.

Jumping up can be dangerous as well as annoying. Just as many owners are sued for their jumping dogs as their biting dogs. Young children and elderly people can easily be toppled over and seriously injured by excited, friendly dogs. Start now to teach your puppy not to jump up. Even little dogs can cause problems and injury to themselves and others when they leap and jump around.
 

Do

Don't

Gently and repetitively place puppy's feet back on the floor.  Command him to sit-stay and reward him there. Don't allow the pup to jump up. Do not pet, talk, cuddle or reward him for jumping.
Be consistent. Don't allow other people to let him jump on them.
Get down to his level to give affection and attention. Don't give in and don't give up!
    

      

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