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Top Tip Tuesday – How Do You Set Up Greetings?
Happy Tuesday! It’s Top Tip Tuesday, so let’s get those great tips flowing in to share with our community!
How do you set up greetings between unfamiliar dogs in order to make the most of the situation?
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Thanks, @nicole … I’ll get this one started!
Sniffing through a simple barrier like a fence (with lots of room to move along it). -
This is great, Nicole! Thanks! I’ll jump in, too. I’m helping friends this weekend who have a cranky old female border collie and they are getting a brand new Lab pup. I’m recommending that they introduce them first on neutral ground and go for a parallel walk! Not a face-to-face greeting! Fingers (and paws) crossed for a good outcome!
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@Catherine love the idea about the neutral ground! I’m glad it’s not just me that suggests that to clients! 🙂
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Not to mention, Kirk had it right: “Space, the final frontier!” 🙂 @ZaneB
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@Catherine OMG that is the best! I love that!
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In my case there is no fence, only leashes. My dog is usually very careful with the first sniff so I make sure she is not restricted by her leash but I’m ready to pull if necessary. This way she is free to move around as if she were off leash. Or at least close to it.
While she is at it, I watch closely the body language of both dogs to make sure there is no sign of aggression.
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My dog is usually very careful with the first sniff so I make sure she is not restricted by her leash but I’m ready to pull if necessary. This way she is free to move around as if she were off leash. – Elena G.
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Both dogs are on a leash but have to keep loose and provide lots of space to allow them to dance along. Look for mutual sniffing, curved body movements, loose body movements. And if you notice one dog feeling uncomfortable, then time to recall the other dog and take it slow.
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Look for mutual sniffing, curved body movements, loose body movements. And if you notice one dog feeling uncomfortable, then time to recall the other dog and take it slow. – Radhika V.
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Greetings, if on leash whoever is with me I tell them keep it loose and stay at opposite sides for example a clock one at 3 and one at 9. So you will be doing some circles to keep loose and watch dogs. Look for loose curved body’s, first and last name sniffs, watch tail carriage. When they first approach I would intervene by pulling apart with a recall, if I saw direct stare , stiff bodies , going right to face to face, going in with a paw over or chin over right away.
If I have a barrier, I like the dogs to meet on either side with no leash so they don’t have that tension.
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Keep it loose and stay at opposite sides – for example a clock: one at 3 and one at 9. So you will be doing some circles to keep loose and watch the dogs. Look for loose curved bodies, first and last name sniffs, watch tail carriage. – Krista C.
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Really smart and helpful tips given here @Elena @RADS and Krista @PawsUp
Notice a theme everyone: As much as you can, give dogs space when they greet – whether that means loose leashes or room to move – space is a big difference maker.
AND – Look for space in their interaction. Even short pauses or a few inches of “forcefield” space given during interactions can tell you the difference between friendly/playful and conflict or trouble. MORE to come on this as our body language month continues and when Catherine and I talk live about videos during our event next week!
https://mycatchcampus.com/forums/discussion/live-event-dog-body-language-experts-december-15-1230-pt-330-et/
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