Dogs often jump up on people simply as an enthusiastic greeting. Avoid talking enthusiastically or waving your arms when entering a room; this just encourages the dog's behavior. Instead, immediately command the dog to sit, and then reward this behavior.

Unruly dogs jump up on owners and generally do as they please. Try to avoid having to constantly use the negative commands "off!" or "no!" Instead:

• When the dog jumps up, move back and say, "Sit."
  
• When he complies with your command, crouch down and reward his quiet behavior by calmly stroking his sides.
  
• Don't neglect the reward and praise once he is sitting consistently at your arrival or you may inadvertently encourage the dog to return to jumping for the increased attention. The idea is to get him to realize that by sitting he will get attention.
  
• If your dog ignores your commands, keep him on the leash at all times outdoors and revisit the basics of "sit" and "heel" until he is under control. Letting him run loose only exacerbates the problem.

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