Does your dog jump up at you and even bite or nip you or your visitors?

Although jumping is a natural behaviour for a dog it can be annoying, embarrassing or even at times downright dangerous.

Jumping happens when a dog becomes excited and is looking to get your attention. They have learned that if they jump you will respond by:

Cute chocolate labrador Jack was so frightened of stepping foot outside that he would shake, cry and play dead to avoid leaving the house.

The 18-month-old pooch has stayed indoors ever since he was a puppy and had never been for a walk until recently, despite help from his worried owners.