08/29/2025
🐾 Puppies Jumping on People!- let’s get into it!!
Puppies often jump on people as a way of greeting or seeking attention — especially when they’re excited. While it may seem harmless, it’s important to discourage jumping early and teach an alternative greeting behavior.
✅ What to Do:
• Teach your puppy to sit calmly or offer a paw as a polite greeting.
• When your puppy jumps, turn away and ignore them until all four feet are on the ground.
• Immediately praise and reward calm behavior (such as sitting) to reinforce the desired greeting.
• Be consistent — make sure all family members and visitors respond to jumping the same way.
🚫 What Not to Do:
• Avoid pushing, yelling, or scolding. This can increase excitement and unintentionally reinforce the behavior.
With patience and consistency, your puppy will learn that calm behavior — not jumping — is the way to earn attention! 🐶