I have 2 dogs. The first one I bought is a GSD x BC and he never used to jump up. The second dog I got is a pure GSD and she has jumped up from day one. She is now teaching him to jump up which he is doing with more frequency. Although I dont mind them jumping up on me, other people are not as willing to interact with them face to face with 2 paws on their mid-drift. I have tried just ignoring them when they do it but they are very persistant and this does not seem to be working. I have tried a firm, loud NO....DOWN! but they remain just as excited. A loud NO! normally works with most other things but when there is a stranger in the house that smells of other dogs it is too appealing to not jump up. Does anyone have any ideas as to what else I can try? It would also be good it is something simple that I can get visitors to try as well. I am aware it will be surgested that I keep them in a seperate room when I have visitors but I am looking for a training solution not a plaster to cover the issue. I am looking for them to be obidient, not out of sight.

Thanks.

Alex.

Keep going with the down command but swing right round and face the other direction and ignore them until calm. Get them to sit stay and reward. Over time you should be able to get them to do the sit command when people arrive with there help and treats. Alot is time a repetition. Last result is lifting your knee to there chest when they go to jump up and tell then to sit, then reward if followed through.

Teach them to sit in any situation, they can't jump up when they are sitting. it really is a simple and effective solution, and gives them something positive to do when greeting people.