Why Is My Dog Jumping on People? Here's How to Train a Dog Not to Jump

Update: 2025-04-22

Description

If you’re constantly apologizing for your dog jumping on people, I get it.

It’s frustrating, exhausting, and even a little embarrassing—especially when you’ve tried to fix it, but nothing seems to stick.

In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to train your dog not to jump on people—without yelling, pushing, or scolding.

Whether you’ve got an enthusiastic greeter or puppies jumping up with those deceptively cute little paws, I’ll help you understand what’s really going on and walk you through how to train a dog not to jump in a way that actually works.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

Why puppies jumping up becomes a habit so quickly—and why it’s often something we’ve unintentionally rewarded…
The three things most pet parents do that accidentally reinforce dog jumping on people (yep, you’re probably doing one of them)…
My go-to 4-step method for how to train your dog not to jump on people—and why it’s more about what you do want than what you don’t…
How to set up training scenarios that teach calm greetings before guests come over…
Why I don’t rely on the “off” cue—and what I teach dogs instead when I’m working on how to train a dog not to jump…

If you’re tired of being tackled every time you walk through the door, or you just want calm greetings without your dog jumping on people, this episode is for you.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

HELP! My Puppy Is Biting Me!

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