DO train your dog not to jump on you, your children, and your visitors. One approach that works well is to turn you back from them. Repeat as necessary to remind the GSD not to jump. REMEMBER to use the word OFF and not DOWN so as not to confuse the dog on what you are asking them to do. As soon as they stop/sit… praise them like crazy! If they start jumping again, stop and turn your back to them again. They’ll soon get the idea!

Another approach is to have a helper that will come to the door and pretend to be a visitor (with a tasty treat in hand!) You answer the door, the dog jumps... give a correction. When the dog sits nicely, praise and have the visitor offer the dog the treat.

Article By Austin German Shepherd Rescue