For a lot of dog owners jumping is a major problem. Most dogs jump up on you to re-create a rewarding experience. Often times when they are small puppies we either lift them up to our faces and talk sweet to them in a high happy voice, or we get down low with them. We are generally praising them and petting them, all of which are considered rewarding. This behavior is best avoided from the beginning. Dogs tend to repeat behaviors that reap rewards. Remember the phrase “you ge