Tired of dirty paw prints on your clothes the second you walk in the door? In today’s quick training tip, I’m breaking down how to teach your dog a calmer way to greet you and your guests. You’ll learn why dogs jump in the first place and my simple, step-by-step strategy to replace that jumping with a behavior you actually want. Whether you have a bouncy puppy or an adult dog with a long history of springing up, this tip will help you set clear boundaries and keep greetings stress-free for everyone.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why dogs jump and what it communicates

How to stop reinforcing jumping without realizing it

The exact behaviors to teach instead

My favorite management tricks to prevent jumping in the first place

How to get your friends and family to not dread coming over

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