How to Stop Your Dog from Jumping on Guests Immediately
Your dog greets every visitor like they just returned from war. Paws on shoulders, tail going wild, maybe even a lick across the face. You’ve tried yelling. You’ve tried pushing them off. Nothing sticks. And now your mother-in-law won’t come inside. Sound familiar? A 2019 study published in Applied Animal Behaviour Science found that jumping during greetings was among the most commonly reported undesirable behaviors in domestic dogs, affecting roughly 30% of households with sociable breeds. The good news is that this habit is absolutely fixable. It just takes consistency, patience, and a plan that everyone in the house follows. ...