How to stop my dog from jumping on me in the morning?

Hello, I am wondering how to stop my almost 1-year-old dog from jumping up. This almost exclusively happens in the morning when I go outside to greet and feed her. She can't seem to control her behaviour. Sophie is a high-drive Blue Heeler/Border Collie cross. Telling her "no" doesn't work. Holding her down by the collar doesn't work. I would like to stop this behaviour. It is a daily occurence and has become habitual. Sophie is an outdoors dog. We live in a fairly isolated location on a farm, so we have no reason to kennel or tie her up. She follows our older dog's lead and generally stays close to the house. The dogs have never left the farm.

Leerburg's Answer:

The fact that this happens every single morning at the same time, in the same place, is actually good news — it means it's a predictable, manageable situation. The morning greeting has become a ritual that spikes her drive before you've given her any structure.

Saying "no" gives Sophie attention — even negative attention is still engagement for a high-drive dog. Holding her by the collar is essentially a physical interaction, which can also read as stimulating rather than corrective. Dogs repeat behaviors that earn them rewards, and even negative reactions like yelling or grabbing can reinforce the behavior because they're still a form of attention.

To stop Sophie from jumping up, you need to teach her an alternative behavior. Since she's a high-energy breed, redirecting her focus is key. Start by teaching her to sit or lay down in a specific spot when you come outside. Use high-value treats to reward her for sitting instead of jumping. The key is to change what Sophie is doing when you arrive, not just stop what you don't want.