Why does my dog jump on me?

Our small dog had a real problem with jumping when I would get home from work. I knew he was excited to see me and the last thing I wanted was to have to discipline him or turn away from him right then. But having to replace my leggings, tights or pantyhose on a daily basis gave me the incentive to really try. I would tell him "no jumping" before I opened the door and would hold a large purse in front of me that prevented him from jumping. Since he couldn't jump I was able to tell him"good boy for not jumping Chippee" and he 'got it' in a couple of days .

It's their way of trying to greet you! Pups often say hello to each other by sniffing each other's faces, and because we're so much taller, that leads to jumping. That being said, if you'd like to curb the behavior - make sure not to reward your pup when he jumps. It can be tempting, especially when you first come home from a long day of work. But if you're consistent, turn away when he/she jumps, and only reward your pup with a greeting once they stop jumping, your pup will catch on on :)