Jumping tends to happen at moments of excitement: the doorbell, a visitor, someone coming home from work. In Red Bank and Lexington, that means friends and delivery drivers at the front door. On larger Gilbert or Pelion properties, guests often arrive by driveway and meet the dog in the yard. At a Chapin lake house, wet visitors and kids on the dock make it harder. A big dog jumping on a child or an older relative can lead to real injuries.
No package is named for jumping alone, so the trainer evaluates your dog first and builds on the foundation work in the nearest package. The Apprentice package, typically 7 to 10 days, includes polite greetings, and the Essential package, typically 15 to 22 days, adds sit, place and manners. The dog is rewarded with treats or play for four paws on the floor, first in a quiet space and then at the real door in layers with practiced visitors.
At hand-off, the trainer teaches you what to do in the moment: how to stand, when to reward and how to ask visitors to help. Homework might be repeated door greetings with a friend, or a mat settle when the bell rings. Short videos and progress updates keep you on track. Rabies and Bordetella vaccinations and flea prevention must be current before the first lesson. The linked trainer first watches how your dog greets people at home.
What jumping work usually covers
- Rewarding sits and four paws on the floor, so greetings earn attention only when the dog stays down.
- A place or mat cue for the doorbell, giving the dog a job instead of a launch pad.
- Coaching visitors to ignore jumping and reward calm, since the dog learns from everyone it meets.
- Leash practice during greetings on walks, so strangers can say hello without a dog leaping up.
- Consistency across the household, so everyone responds the same way every time.
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Good questions
Before you begin.
Why does my dog jump on people?
Usually to get close to a face and earn attention. Any reaction can reward it. The trainer teaches an alternative, such as sitting, and coaches you and your visitors to reward that instead.
Which package covers jumping?
No package names it. The Apprentice package includes polite greetings, and the Essential package adds place and manners. The linked trainer evaluates your dog first and builds on the nearest foundation work.
How do I stop jumping when guests visit in Lexington County?
Practice with a mat or place cue before the door opens, and ask guests to wait for calm. The trainer coaches you on setup and timing, and homework drills build the habit.
Is jumping dangerous for children?
A large or excited dog can knock a child over, so supervise and manage greetings. The trainer can also show the household safe ways to introduce a dog to visitors.