Wow, that is something else. I never thought of all that with just jumping. Cassie is a Beagle mix. I believe she is either mixed with Blue Heeler or Aussie Cattle. She is about 40-45 lbs. She is starving for attention - just like you said. I didn't know jumping was an act of trying to get attention. I wouldn't have guessed b/c when I get on the floor with her to hug or snuggle, she's so wormy that she's still jumping - and I'm trying to give her a hug and giving attention. That's what threw me. She was getting attention but still jumping around. She was a stray, God only knows what she had before. Obviously, no discipline whatsoever. She also is very submissive. When I first saw her, she crouched down to the ground and crawled to me. But then when she got a little used to me, she started the jumping. She loves to chew too. (We'll have to work on that). She is at a shelter right now and I'm picking her up next week to work with her, i.e., housebreaking, behavior modification, manners, etc. I try and rehabilitate when I can. I have had many who have lost owners and are grieving, have separation anxiety, older ones who can't get up on their own anymore (I'm their legs), and sick ones that nobody wants. But I've never had a jumper!

I'm also glad you told me it will probably get worse before it gets better. I would have thought it wasn't working and given up. This is really important to know. I didn't know something as simple as ignoring it would make it stop. I definitely would not have thought of that.

I foster just about anyone that comes in that's an urgent matter - from small to large. Usually, they are dumped and have no place to go and may get put to sleep, so I will foster if my home is open at the time. I'm not used to having real young ones though (unless I'm just dog-sitting for the week). I haven't had a puppy for 15 years. I'll have to freshen up on my puppy books.

Thank you so very much for your help. I can't wait to try it out next week. I'll keep you posted.