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I find jumping up can be incredibly difficult to control as you need the cooperation of strangers. A cute puppy jumping up invariably elicits encouragement and "don't worry, I love dogs", when you need people to pay it no attention while you work on the issue. And it's not something all puppies grow out of.
Edit: not suggesting you're the unhelpful stranger..!
Markyboy
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A family I've now met twice on my walks round the local (municipal) golf course have a 16-week old female. Overfull of energy, (jumps up despite what owner shrieks), but responds to stroking by sitting, then sliding/collapsing onto side/back for more attention.