Hey Cesar,

I have a female Boston Terrier named Toots...she is really cute! I have trying to teach Toots since she was a pup not to jump up on people. I know she is not really big and she could never hurt someone if she did jump. However, I think it is rude when owners allow their dogs to jump on guest! The dogs could hurt the guest or ruin their pants if their paws are dirty!

My issue isn't really with my dog but with "Humans"! Almost always when people meets Toots including: "MY VET" who is a big Boston Lover! They slap their hands on their legs and get her to jump up on them! I could just scream when they do that! I try to correct her....but they just look at me like what is the harm and say "Its Ok! She is just soo Cute" and continue to encourage her! I feel so defeated!

Please Cesar tell me how to deal with this situation! I just let people and dog get their way for I don't want to look like a mean person! Especially in front of my Vet! I don't want to confuse my dog any further. Tell me what I should do!

My girlfriend and her 1 yr old Min Pin just moved in with me.
Whenever I hug my girlfriend her dog jumps on us and tries literally to get between us. As soon as we try to correct the behavior by telling him "no" or pushing him down, jab his neck, etc.. it becomes a game for him and he gets more excited and continues to jump even more. If we ignore it, the jumping still continues.

I'm frustrated, and don't know what else to do. She also allows him on the sofa and bed, and if I make him get off, he just jumps back on. She gets tired of making him get down and finally just lets him have his way. She even allows him to sleep UNDER the covers. ARGH! Her friends warned me about her dog. I thought I could work with him, but I drive a truck and am only home a few days a month- not enough time to accomplish much on my part. HELP! What can I do without being the "BADGUY"???

A friend has a very sweet dog who doesn't get a lot of discipline or exercise. She encourages him to jump up on her when she comes home and she talks in a high-pitched voice, which gets him excited.
I don't like him jumping on me when I visit. I've tried making the "tsht!" noise, putting my knee up, and pushing down on his neck. But the problem continues because he's never corrected by the householders.
Any advice on how I can exert authority when I visit? I'm probably over there just once a month, but it's annoying. He's very hyper (wants to play tug of war, wants a ball thrown, etc.) during visits, and it starts with the jumping up.
I've given my friend one of your books, and she loves your show, but she can't see her own habits because the dog is her source of unconditional love. Thanks!

my boyfriend and I have an 11 month old sheppard mix, might be some pit im not sure, but he has gotten very aggressive towards guest arriving and knocking. he runs toward the door barking with hair standing up. i usually have to pull him out of the way and make him sit so he doesnt jump up holding his collar. it is scary for anyone coming in & he does give the affect that he is gonna bite but doesnt. he then backs off and grabs a toy and goes at them again barking and growling with the toy but wagging his tail. he will settle eventually but when it is time for goodbyes, hugs and handshakes he jumps up at them barking and almost nipping like he doesnt want anyone near us. any suggestions on how to help comtrol this behavior. otherwise he is a very good and nice dog, very cuddly and playful. thanks!

We have an eight month old Jack Russell/ Husky mix named Kirby who loves people a little too much I think.

Every Saturday we take her to a puppy play date put on by the local animal shelter and every week she feels its her time to be everyone's best friend. She MUST sit in everyone's lap. Even though she is a little dog, and most of the humans there don't mind, it's still embarrassing, and I would like it to stop. At home, I don't mind when she sits in my lap, but when we are out, she does a running leap into people's lap. Recently she even knocked the wind out of one unsuspecting victim. I feel like she is more interested in people than dogs.

What can I do to help her learn to stay on the floor???

When I come home and my 5 month old english staffy jumps on me once or twice then sits down to get my attention? So..... does that insinuate that she is the pack leader?

Couldn't jumping on me just be a sign that she is happy to see me? I have a Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier and everyone I have asked who has this kind of dog says that theirs does the same thing. Her tail is wagging, her butt is going back and forth constantly, it just doesn't seem like a "pack leader" thing. Is it always?