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๐Ÿถโค๏ธ๐Ÿถ Check out this sweet puppy, Molly! ๐Ÿถโค๏ธ๐Ÿถ

Here are some dog photos to brighten your day ๐Ÿ˜Š.

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Dog of the Day: Molly!

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Sit & StayHave a better-trained, healthier dog with useful tips from our free weekly email newsletter

Why Dogs Jump Up to Greet Humans

Dogs are social creatures that love to interact with their humans. One way they show their affection is by jumping up to greet them. While this behavior can be endearing, it can also be a nuisance.

There are a few reasons why dogs jump up to greet humans.

  • Excitement: Dogs are often excited to see their humans after they have been away. This excitement can manifest itself in jumping up.

  • Attention-seeking: Some dogs jump up to greet humans because they want attention. This behavior can be reinforced if humans pet or talk to the dog when they jump up.

  • Dominance: In some cases, dogs jump up to greet humans as a way of asserting dominance. This is more likely to occur in dogs that have not been properly socialized.

There are a few things you can do to discourage your dog from jumping up to greet humans.

  • Ignore the dog: When your dog jumps up to greet you, do not pet or talk to them. This will teach them that jumping up is not an effective way to get attention.

  • Turn away: If your dog jumps up to greet you, turn away from them. This will make it less likely that they will continue to jump.

  • Command the dog to sit: If your dog jumps up to greet you, command them to sit. This will help them to calm down and focus on your command.

With consistent training, you can teach your dog to greet humans politely without jumping up.

Additional Tips

  • Be patient: It may take some time to train your dog not to jump up to greet humans.

  • Be consistent: It is important to be consistent with your training. If you sometimes allow your dog to jump up to greet you, they will be more likely to do it again in the future.

  • Reward good behavior: When your dog greets you politely, be sure to praise them and give them a treat. This will help them to learn that good behavior is rewarded.

Citations

  • Why Dogs Jump Up to Greet Humans

  • How to Stop Your Dog from Jumping Up

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