When your dog becomes overly excited and jumps on you, turn away and ask your dog to sit. Once they do it, praise them and reinforce what you want by rewarding them with something they love, like a treat or petting them. Ignore the behaviour: When your dog begins to jump up or become overexcited, turn away from them and ignore the behaviour. Ask your dog to sit and stay: For this to work, your dog should already be trained to understand the sit and stay cues. Teach them alternate behaviour by redirecting their attention away from the stimulus and offering a reward your dog loves. This reinforces the new behaviour and helps you manage your dog’s excitement levels. Tossing a treat interrupts behaviour and moves the dog away from the person. Keep in mind that consistency is key when it comes to managing your dog’s behaviour. All members of the household should be on board with this approach, and you should do your best to inform your friends to ignore your dog’s behaviours when they are overly excited.