When (and before) I got my first dog: I'll never have a dog that jumps and/or puts it's paws up on people. Any such behavior will be nipped in the bud ASAP.
Now: "Ruthie, HUGS!!" *Ruthie jumps up at me*
Rule: A crate is not a punishment.
Now: "doG #*!$&@ Dreizehn, go to your crate!"...