INCORRECT: Avoid bending over your puppy when she’s just learning: Bending over her is a cue for her to jump to get to you. INCORRECT: Avoid holding the treat too high or you’ll lure her to jump and even to grab treats roughly. The right way to deliver treats: To give the treat (kibble), bend your legs while keeping your upper body as straight as possible since leaning may lure her to jump. It should feel as if you’re carrying a baby and don’t want to bend over. Then just straighten your treat delivery arm so that the treat is delivered right up to her mouth—actually, you should aim to push
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