This really does work, I often don't have a helper and I have used this method, it sometimes takes longer but it has always worked. When people come to my house they are impressed that even tho the dogs are excited to see me or them, they don't jump up. It even works with puppies. pam In a message dated 6/16/2009 6:13:42 P.M. Central Daylight Time, Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Msg: #7 in digest From: Ohiogreys@xxxxxxx Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:10:14 EDT Subject: Re: The GSD Show Dog method question You are right about kneeing, grabbing paws, etc. The dogs love the attention. Get someone to help you, have the dog sitting at your side on leash. Put the leash on the ground and stand on it only giving enough slack for him to start to jump up, but only half way. As the person approaches, if the dog starts to jump, the person turns away. He will correct himself. You don't say anything. Repeat until the dog sits nicely, then praise and reinforce. This take you out of the equation and teaches the dog he will not get the attention he wants until he sits quietly. If you do not have an helper, quickly turn your back and walk away as the dog starts to jump on you. Say nothing, just walk away. It is your attention the dog wants, even if it is negative attention. This may take a while, but it always works. Karen Teplitzky Kaenjae German Shepherds & Obedience Training In a message dated 6/16/2009 5:58:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, izakabuska@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: What would everyone recommend to teach a dog NOT to jump all over me ?????? I have tried everything (or so I thought) & this dog just doesn't get it - I'm sure I am not doing something right, but I just don't get IT !!!!! I have tried grabbing and holding his paws while he is jumping on me - NOW - he just "half-ass" jumps on me and as soon as I am caught off-guard, he is ON me. Of course I've tried putting my knee up, but he thinks it's a game. Seriously, I am ready to seek professional help **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221823265x1201398681/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=Jun eExcfooterNO62) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================