How to greet a dog calmly to stop jumping up

Steps

1. Decide on a calm greeting routine before you open the door or walk in. Keep your voice low and your movements slow.

2. Stand upright and still instead of bending over the dog. Bending over and reaching down can excite or crowd a dog.

3. Skip the high-pitched baby talk and excited hello. High energy in your voice raises the dog's arousal and leads to jumping.

4. Let the dog come to you and sniff. Give it a moment to take in your scent and process who you are.

5. Keep your hands still and low, and avoid patting the dog on the head while it is wound up. Wait until it settles.

6. Turn away or step back if the dog jumps. Do not push it down or shout, and give attention only when all four paws are on the floor.

7. Ask visitors to do the same: quiet voice, no bending over, let the dog sniff first. Repeat the routine every time you come home.

Tips and common mistakes

Questions

Why does my dog jump up when I come home?

Your excited voice and attention raise the dog's energy, and jumping is how it releases that energy. A quieter, slower greeting gives it less to react to.

Should I ignore my dog completely?

No. Let it sniff you and settle, then give calm attention. The aim is a quiet greeting, not no greeting.

How long until the jumping stops?

It depends on the dog and how consistent everyone is. Expect gradual improvement over several weeks if every arrival follows the same calm routine.

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