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Why does a dog jump – the trainer gave advice on how to stop a dog from jumping when greeting people – UNIAN
If your pet is overly excited, you should use the “hand target” method.
It is very nice to watch how happy your dog is when he sees people who come to visit. However, most owners prefer more moderate behavior of their pet, writes Pets Radar.
If your dog is so excited and overstimulated that he jumps up when greeting people, it may not be much fun and may even be dangerous if it is an elderly person or a small child.
Expert trainer Juliana DeWillems, owner and head trainer of JW Dog Training & Behavior, recommends distracting your dog by “tricking” it. For example, you can make a hand gesture as if you are offering her something.
“Dogs become overly excited during regular greetings with friends…
