Why does my dog jump on random people?
Gerry Maggio
2025-06-28 19:54:20
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They’re saying hello. One of the most common reasons why dogs jump is to say hello. Dogs greet each other and us by saying ‘hi’ face-to-face. Dogs can only see us face-to-face if they jump up. Since one of the many ways dogs show us affection is by licking our faces, is it any wonder they want to jump up and say hello face-to-face too. They’re excited. Dale explains nearly all dogs who jump are excited. Common reasons why dogs jump out of excitement include the following: you or another family member are returning home, a new guest is entering the home, food or treats, you’re playing with them, they’re ready for their daily walk. They’re seeking attention. One of the best ways to get someone’s attention is by jumping on them. Though we humans can’t get away with this behaviour, our dogs have realised this is one of the best ways to get our attention. They’re acting aggressive. In some cases, dogs aggressively jump on people. Dale explains that most aggression is fear-based and advises dog parents to read their dog’s body language for signs of fear during the jumping.
Cornell Armstrong
2025-06-28 17:22:21
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Most dogs jump up to get our attention. Your dog is likely to jump up at you when they’re excited to see you. But it could also be an attempt to communicate that they’re worried about something. The action of jumping up can become a channel for excited or nervous energy that dogs repeat again and again. This is because dogs generally do whatever works out well for them. So, if you reward your dog with attention whenever they jump up they’ll just keep doing it. Often, we encourage jumping up in puppies when they’re small and cute. But this can make things confusing for them when they grow up and we no longer want them to behave like this.
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