posted by Tess on Sep 20
There’s nothing like coming home to a happy dog. Your good friend has been patiently waiting all day to see you and when you come through the door, he barks his hello and jumps up to say hi. But a jumping dog is usually not a pleasant thing for most people. It can cause embarrassment around guests, annoy those folks who don’t like dogs as much as you, or even hurt someone with a little bite, scratch or knocking them over.
Since you want to control this jumping behavior, the most effective tool is the good, old-fashioned “Sit”. A dog that is firmly sitting on the ground can’t be also jumping up on you.
To practice this method, have a partner ring the doorbell, and as you are about to open the door, give your dog the “Sit” command. Have your friend come in and if your dog begins to get up or jump, repeat the “Sit” command until the dog quietly sits for you. Remember to praise him for his good work. You can practice this same thing yourself every time you come home.
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