Owners try what they can to stop this jumping behavior, but it usually entails shouting or screaming, which tends to excite the culprit (your dog) even further, and the dog learns nothing. The good news is that this behavior can actually be eliminated completely in a week or less. Remember to communicate at all times that jumping up is not acceptable behavior. Try the following technique with your puppies:

1. As the puppy starts to jump up on you, turn sideways and either extend your leg or lean over, giving a "body block" with your hip. Remember that your dog's goal in jumping is to place her paws on you, so if she never gets to do that, in effect, she's lost and you've won.

2. When your dog is down on the floor (with all four feet), immediately squat down and pat her. She will soon learn that sitting quietly will get her the attention she craves.

3. One of the easiest commands to teach a dog is "sit." Be patient and consistent with your jumping pup and by the time she is an adult she should be sitting sweetly for you.