Teach your puppy an alternative behavior. We love an automatic sit! This is most effective if you start this management strategy as soon as you bring your puppy home. The idea is only to provide your puppy attention when their bottom is on the ground. This is an excellent alternative behavior to combat jumping because your puppy cannot physically sit and jump at the same time. To practice this, get your puppy’s attention and bring your hands up to your chest (you may start with food to guide their attention upwards). Once they are sitting, praise them and pet them calmly. Continue petting for the duration of their sit or until you are done. Immediately pull your hands away and stop petting if they stand. You may resume petting if they sit back down. The trick is not to use the command “sit”! This should be an “automatic” sit or a polite way for your pup to ask for attention if they want it.