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Dogs are known for their boundless excitement, often leaping up when their owners return home. They may exhibit similar behaviours when you have visitors over, especially since you yourself

may be more animated and excited as you invite them in. This can make your dog want to join in on the excitement by jumping up to get attention. However, not everyone appreciates such an

exuberant welcome. Training your pet not to jump on people is usually beneficial. But what's the trick to discouraging your pup from pouncing? An experienced dog trainer suggests a

straightforward tactic that involves just one key principle. Jamie Diaz, an accomplished dog trainer with over a decade and a half of experience, revealed a straightforward method to curb

jumping in a recent TikTok video. Ignoring your dog completely is touted as an effective strategy. She illustrated her technique with a dog named Lily during training. Jamie entered the room

without acknowledging Lily, avoiding eye contact and verbal reprimands until the dog settled down. The trainer advised against giving any form of attention, whether through direct

interaction or corrective words. Jamie stated: "You want to make sure you're not giving them any attention. No eye contact, do not say no. Even when you're correcting a dog,

you're giving them that attention. "I'm going to wait for Lily to make a good choice. You can train your dog without saying a word." Jamie patiently stood by as Lily

settled herself down unprompted, rewarding her with a treat for her composure. After devouring the treat, Lily ambled about before returning to sit beside Jamie, who treated her once again.

Seeking to recreate a typical 'returning home' scenario, Jamie exited and re-entered the room. Lily initially bounded up to her twice but quickly grasped that calmness was required

for attention. Explaining the rationale behind the training, Jamie advised: "We don't want those initial jumps at all, but if you keep reinforcing her sitting when you come in,

that is what she's going to do when you come in. Every time you come in, make sure there's no attention unless they make that good choice." Echoing Jamie's methods, the

Dog's Trust points out that canines naturally pursue actions that benefit them. As such, if a dog receives attention for jumping up, it learns to continue the behaviour because it

proves rewarding. Moreover, Dog's Trust recommends disregarding your dog during their excitable jumping, suggesting you remain "calm, quiet, and wait for them to stop". They

suggest greeting or treating your pet only after they've calmed down, ensuring all four paws are firmly on the ground. HOW TO STOP DOGS FROM JUMPING According to the Dog's Trust,

there are some key things you should remember when training your dog not to jump up at you or at strangers. You should never tell your dog off when it jumps up, as this can be just as

rewarding for some dogs as getting positive attention. In fact, they're more likely to learn that jumping up gets you to look at them, talk to them and touch them. For others, being

told off can be distressing, and they might become anxious or confused. This anxiety could cause them to jump up even more in an attempt to make the situation better. So, make sure you stay

calm and don't respond. When meeting new people, you should teach your dog to sit. Have a friend or relative walk toward you, and when they get close, tell your dog to sit and reward

them with treats when they comply. This will encourage your dog to learn that they should sit when meeting people, instead of allowing them to get excited and jump in the hopes of getting

some attention. FOR MORE HELP AND ADVICE, VISIT THE DOG'S TRUST WEBSITE.