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Your guests arrive, the food is ready, but you still can\u2019t stop your dog from jumping on people. I feel you. Of all the dogs I\u2019ve shared life with, only one ever jumped on people. But she didn\u2019t just jump. She got so excited when someone walked through the door that she\u2019d sprinkle a little excitement piddle<\/a> on the floor. My friend Sandy calls that glee pee.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Despite my trying to help her stay calm, confident, and grounded when visitors stopped by, nothing worked until I thought like my dog. My first dog as an adult challenges taught me firsthand that dogs aren\u2019t \u201cmisbehaving\u201d when they jump; they simply haven\u2019t been taught what to do instead. Spoiler alert: Yelling at them, scolding them, or \u201cyanking\u201d their collar or leash are all off limits.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If your dog jumps on guests, whether at home or on the go, I\u2019ve learned that you can absolutely change the behavior with a combination of management, training, and the right tools. Whether you are reading this as the holiday approaches or at any time of year, you are about to get the inside scoop on my favorite positive-reinforcement, trainer-approved tips for a calmer, more confidence-building way to say hello. Let\u2019s make this the year your dog becomes the polite greeter everyone talks about and looks forward to seeing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fun fact and disclaimer: I am a proud brand ambassador with Sir Alvin for Blue-9 Pet Products and highly recommend their products as a long-time customer. <\/p>\n

Some of the links in this article are\u00a0affiliate links.<\/a>\u00a0As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/strong><\/em> I am also an Etsy and Chewy affiliate<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Why Do Dogs Jump on People in the First Place?<\/h2>\n

Before you can stop your dog from jumping on people, it helps to understand why<\/em> dogs do it in the first place. Most dogs jump for two main reasons and a rare third one:<\/p>\n

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  1. They want attention.<\/li>\n
  2. They\u2019ve been unintentionally taught that jumping works.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Think like your dog: \u201cOh boy, Grandma is here, or whoa, dude, I see someone walking toward me!\u201d <\/p>\n

    Dogs are social beings and naturally want to greet us at face level, so jumping is their way of saying, \u201cHey, look at me!\u201d Unfortunately, this gets amplified during holidays when you\u2019re greeting guests, not your dog, and they may feel excluded.\u00a0<\/p>\n

    Think like a puppy: Puppies learn early on that jumping means praise, laughter,\u00a0 treats, or playtime. So when they are adults, they keep doing it because it\u2019s been reinforced.<\/p>\n

    But most pet parents are surprised to learn that even scolding or pushing them away counts as attention from their point of view. So toss in visitors or strangers who pet, squeal, or bend down when a dog jumps, and the behavior becomes part of their norm.<\/p>\n

    Here\u2019s the quick breakdown of why dogs jump:<\/strong><\/h3>\n