Is a dog jumping on you disrespectful?
Warren Lebsack
2025-06-15 08:30:36
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In the dog’s mind, jumping up is an aggressive, dominant and rude gesture. If a dog tries to jump on another dog, it will likely get growled at or even bitten. When visitors come to your house, does your dog jump up at them, this behaviour is very embarrassing for the owner and goes to prove that the dog is in charge. If your dog jumps up at you and the people he meets, without being invited, it is a sure sign that you need to do something to change how he regards you. You must be the leader of the household. This does not mean you have to be unkind to your dog, it just means he has to know that you call the shots and all events and resources are controlled by you and the family. It can actually give you an idea about who is in charge in the household, you or your puppy/dog. You may think you’re in charge but he likely thinks, he is.
Dennis Greenholt
2025-06-15 08:17:16
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Dogs will never jump on you or anyone else to show dominance. They are not motivated to dominate other humans. They’re saying hello, one of the most common reasons why dogs jump is to say hello. Dale explains that dogs greet each other and us by saying ‘hi’ face-to-face. 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. Let’s face it, a dog jumping on someone is never ideal. Apart from getting muddy paw prints over everyone’s clothes, it can be dangerous in some scenarios. Your dog cannot tell whether the person they are about to bounce on will topple over. We might find jumping frustrating, but it’s important to remember that your pup often wants to say ‘hello’ and for you to say ‘hello’ back. By teaching your dog this interaction can happen when they’re calm, they will learn to show their joy at seeing you with all four paws on the ground.
Hortense Konopelski
2025-06-15 05:46:46
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I very explicitly made a comment about how my pup is not supposed to be doing that and that I don't want her to be doing that. I made a comment about how Akira shouldn't be doing that and usually people get a hint with that coupled with "haha sorry, not today, she's a little too excited right now". I am also walking away from you. I don't care if that's not a behavior you care about in your dogs, it should have been clear not to encourage my dog to do that when I said what I did. If I am literally PULLING HER AWAY FROM YOU don't make sounds at her, and don't try to friken come pet her when I clearly said no. Just sick and tired of people acting like my puppy and I are two different entities as if she isn't very clearly my dog I'm discouraging certain behaviors with.