Turn away and avoid eye contact when the dog jumps
Keep your hands close to your body
Wait for all four paws to be on the floor before giving attention
Reward calm behavior immediately
Teach and use a consistent “sit” cue
Ask visitors to ignore the dog until it is calm
Use a leash during greetings for better control
Practice greeting the dog calmly and repeatedly
Do not push, knee, or shout at the dog
Remove attention if jumping starts
Reinforce good behavior every time
Be consistent with everyone interacting with the dog