Essentially, dogs jumping up and trying to lick someone’s face is a sign of affection. Nevertheless, as our dog’s loving leaders, we want to channel their affection into more convenient behaviors. Many dogs rudely jump up on their owners when they come back home. To change this behavior, train them to sit down instead. In this article and video, we provide simple methods to stop dogs from jumping up. More dog training and dog products from Fenrir Canine Leaders.