Everyday manners
Saying hello without jumping
Four paws on the floor, even when someone lovely walks in.
8 minBuilding confidence
You'll need: A helpful friend, Treats, A lead, if it helps at first.
How to do it
- Step 01
Set it up calmly
Ask your visitor to come in slowly and ignore your dog at first. No high voices, no leaning over.
- Step 02
Reward four paws down
Every second your dog keeps all four paws on the floor, quietly drop a treat down by their feet.
- Step 03
Hello happens low
When your dog is settled, your visitor can crouch and say hello gently. If the jumping starts, they simply stand up again.
- Step 04
Practise little and often
Two minutes at the door a few times a week does more than one long session.
How did it go?
Tell us about your dog and we'll keep track of what you've worked on, and suggest what to try next.
A good one to do next
Leave itFor the chicken bone on the pavement, and the sock on the stairs.