Foundation Camp
A 21-day board-and-train that builds solid obedience and manners, the right fit for milder issues.
Dog Behavior Solutions
Welcome People Without the Collision
Your dog can stay friendly without launching at every person. Partners Dogs helps turn front-door chaos into a greeting routine guests and family can trust.
Behavior severity
MildWhat you may be seeing
Common signs
- Jumping on family members, guests, or strangers
- Scratching clothing or making contact with the face
- Ignoring cues when the door opens
- Repeatedly jumping after being pushed away
- Escalating into barking, spinning, or mouthing during greetings
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- Knocking down a child, older adult, or person with limited mobility
- Growling, snapping, or biting when restrained or removed
- Jumping that creates an escape through the open door
- Sudden loss of body control, pain, or another abrupt change
Mild is a starting point for planning, not a diagnosis. Injury risk, aggression, or escape changes the safety plan and may require an in-person assessment.
Understanding the behavior
What is jumping on people?
Jumping is usually reinforced by contact, eye attention, movement, or access to the person. Even pushing a dog down can keep the interaction going. Excitement and inconsistent guest responses make the habit stronger.
A useful plan controls access to the greeting and teaches a clear alternative. Leashes, gates, place, and four paws on the floor give the dog a repeatable route to attention. Practice starts with predictable setups before surprise visitors raise the difficulty.
Many dogs improve when every person follows the same routine. The goal is a friendly dog who can keep their body under control, not a dog who loses all enthusiasm.
Partners Dogs has trained Arizona dogs through every kind of jumping on people case since 1997, at our Scottsdale and Cave Creek facilities. Lifetime trainer support is included with every board-and-train program.
The transformation
Before and after training
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How we work on jumping on people
Short walkthroughs from our trainers on the exact techniques we use to resolve jumping on people. See how the work actually looks, then choose the path that fits your dog.
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The right program for jumping on people
Based on how jumping on people typically presents, here is where we would start. Not sure which fits? Take the PD360 assessment for a personalized recommendation.
Group Classes
Weekly Pet Parenting classes with our trainers, practice in a structured social environment.
The process
How it works
Assessment and check-in
- We verify vaccination records and complete pre-check-in forms.
- Your dog receives a full behavioral assessment.
- We set goals and build a personalized training plan.
- You meet the primary trainer and tour the facility.
Training and progress reports
- Multiple active training sessions every day.
- Controlled exposure and desensitization to triggers.
- Immersive socialization in a managed environment.
- Regular progress reports with photos and video.
Transition and follow-up
- Private lessons that transfer the training to you.
- Pet Parenting group classes for ongoing support.
- Access to our full Pet Parent Guide.
- Weeks of follow-up so the change lasts at home.
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Take our quick PD360 assessment for a personalized recommendation, or talk to a trainer who has seen jumping on people many times before.
What our clients say
“"Bella was launching herself at every person who came over. I had toddlers visiting and it was genuinely scary. After Foundation Camp, she sits at the door and waits. I've had guests ask me what we did because they can't believe it's the same dog. Honestly, neither can I."”
“"We had the most enthusiastic, impossible-to-contain golden retriever. I loved her energy but I was so embarrassed every time we had company. Partners taught us a system that the whole family could actually follow. Six weeks later, she greets people calmly. She's still the friendliest dog alive, she just keeps four paws on the ground."”
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Frequently asked questions
Can jumping on people be improved?
In most cases, yes. With a structured plan and steady follow-through, jumping on people usually improves and becomes much more manageable. How far and how fast depends on the dog and the household, and severe cases start with an in-person assessment.
How long does it take to see change?
Many dogs show early progress in the first weeks of a program, though the timeline varies with the behavior and the dog. The lasting value is in the follow-up: private lessons and group classes help the change hold at home over time.
What if my dog has more than one issue?
That is very common. During the assessment we identify every area of concern and build one plan that works on them together, rather than treating each in isolation.
Is professional training worth the cost?
It is an investment in daily life for you and your dog. Our board-and-train programs include weeks of follow-up, private lessons, and group classes so the results last, and financing is available up to 36 months.
When can we get started?
Right away. Schedule a call or take the PD360 assessment online and we will find the best time to begin, starting with a clear look at your dog's jumping on people.
Related behaviors
Dogs with jumping on people often show these patterns too. Explore the behaviors below. We treat them all.
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Every dog and household is different. Get a real conversation with a Partners Dogs trainer who has treated jumping on people for more than 28 years. No pressure, just guidance on your dog's best path forward.