Originally Posted by MellieKQuilter
I think I choke chain with a small hand leash on it that you can grab each time she jumps and jerk down... (i know, sounds harsh) or, really give her the knee HARD. (again, harsh). However, whatever the action is, it has to be very uncomfortable and unpleasant, or else she will think you are playing. Maybe even someone holding her with the hand leash when people arrive? Making her sit all the while the people are coming in? And lots of praise when she is successful...
And, the short hand leash is something you could leave on her when she is around you and safe from not choking herself. That way you have quick access to give her that reminder jerk downwards.
Get a Gentle Leader, when she jumps, pull down and she will stop. A choke collar is not the nicest thing to put on a dog. Sorry, but I don't believe in them. A good collar and a Gentle Leader. I don't believe in kneeing a dog either. Kindness and praise. We have had two dogs now, both sweethearts, but all puppies start out the same, rambunctious, happy, and they don't know anything yet. Why start being mean to them right off the bat. We have a neighbor that just got a puppy on Saturday. By the time I went home, I had scratches on my arm and little tooth marks. I just said "NO"! That did it! At least with me and her it did it! Now she knows not to do what she isn't supposed to do, but still, it is perfectly normal. Kindness and praise and a few goodies in your pocket to reward. Edie