I have two of the sweetest, dumbest dogs in the world. They love everyone, and seeing people is the highlight of their day (besides getting fed), and they have a tendency to get over-excited and jump up on people. While I personally don’t think it’s a problem (I love my dogs! I’m glad that they’re happy to see me!), I recognize that not everyone is a dog lover and won’t appreciate their enthusiasm. So, we’re slowly working on fixing their jumping. If you have a problem with your dogs jumping on people, read this article by Kristina N. Lotz at I Heart Dogs:
-Teach your dog to sit for attention, or to go to a mat when someone comes to the door.
-Ignore them when they do jump.
-Once he stops jumping, give him what he wants (attention, a treat, etc.). Reward the good behavior!
-Everyone in your home has to be on board!