I agree that kneeing the dog in the chest would cause the dog not to want to come to you. However, I assume that your relationship with your dog is already a loving and affectionate one. We are talking about correcting a behavior that is not wanted. Not establishing a relationship with your dog.
When the dog does not jump up it is praised and/or rewarded without exception every time it comes to you during this training period. By calling the dog to me it has the chance to realize that by not jumping it will get the reward faster. This method has worked successfully for me with several dogs and I have dogs who think they are velcro'd to me so I don't think it harmed their affection for me.
The theory of ignoring the dog until the desired behavior is exibited is also a good idea. It depends on what your comfortable with and the dog in question![]()
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