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The process of teaching your dog to greet people calmly starts at home.

by Pat Miller

Week 2 of my Peaceable Paws Good Manners class, I ask the question, “How many of your dogs jump up on people?” Generally at least 80 percent of the dog owners in class raise their hands. “Why do they jump up?” I ask.

Use a tether to prevent your dog from jumping up on guests when they arrive. Generously reinforce his calm behavior.

I usually get at least one incorrect answer of “Dominance!” but most of my students realize their dogs jump up for attention. And because much of the time the behavior is successful, it’s a challenging one to extinguish. …

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