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First,
teach
your
puppy
sit.
Each
time
someone
comes
near,
have
your
puppy
sit.
He will
be
excited
at first
and will want
to greet
the
person,
use your
leash to
stop him
from
jumping
up.
Once he
is
sitting,
keep the
treat in
your
hand and
let him
nibble
it,
while
sitting,
and have
your
guest or
family
member
pet him.
Keep the
treat
available
while
being
petted.
Eventually,
this
will
become a
habit if
you do
this
consistently
with
everyone
he meets
and the
treat
will not
be
necessary. |
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After times of separation, your puppy will want to jump up on you to say "hi!, I missed you!". In his world, that is his natural way of greeting other dogs, this isn't just something he is doing to annoy you, this is dog language. Just like everything else that you want your puppy to learn, he has to be trained to respond differently to what he naturally does.
Whenever your puppy jumps up on you, turn to the side, completely ignore him and walk away. Do not make eye contact, say anything or try to push him out of the way. In a dog's eyes, these are all types of rewards that say that you are acknowledging their behavior. Give him time to calm down and get all four feet on the floor. Only after he is calm, should you greet your dog. Make it low-key with a low voice and slow, calming motions. If he starts to jump up again, repeat the process. If this has become a habit, it may take a while to break but if you are consistent, it will definitely work. |
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