We used to have a dog or two that would want to jump up all the time when we were kids - my mum bred and would show golden retrievers so we grew up with it. What we used to do was to put a knee up when they came in close, like when they looked like they were going to jump, and I found that more effective than turning, because they see it as something in the way. I don't know any other answers for you but just reminded me of when I was a kid and I used to hate the jumping up too. Sounds like some dog training might be in order though A friend of mine used to do natural dog training (might be able to google it) and it was amazing, lots of great, common sense ways of doing things.