Some people encourage their dogs to jump up when they are puppies and soon find out it’s not so much fun when the dog is full-grown. Teaching your dog not to jump up relies on both preventing the behavior and also discouraging it when it does happen. Try to anticipate when your dog is about to jump up and immediately command him to SIT. If your dog is sitting, he cannot jump up. If you dog jumps up on you, turn your back on him so he will fall to the floor. Ignore the jumping up and only praise your dog or pay any attention to him when all four feet are on the floor. Enlist friends or neighbors in your training sessions. Provide them with treats to reward your dog once the jumping up stops or if your dog doesn’t jump up at all. Contact your Biloxi, MS veterinarian for more information.