06/25/2025
"What ?.... Lick our lips around dogs?
As crazy as it sounds, yes.
We are mimicking those all important calming signals they can give.
Calming signals can help dogs decipher our intent.
Especially important for nervous or anxious dogs.
✅Don't crowd them, give them space
✅Be mindful how you move, but.....there is a fine line between slow deliberate moving and totally unnatural "stalking" movements.
Limiting eye contact is also important.
Staring for many dogs can be interpreted as "threatening" or "rude".
Watch those feet movements.
Walk lightly and softly.
Big steps with heavy footwear can be scary.
Many people are a bit "taken back" when people that work with dogs just "ignore" their dog.
It isn't because we are being rude.
We want to make a great first impression on them and gain their trust quickly.
The best way to greet?
"What ?.... Lick our lips around dogs?
As crazy as it sounds, yes.
We are mimicking those all important calming signals they can give.
Calming signals can help dogs decipher our intent.
Especially important for nervous or anxious dogs.
✅Don't crowd them, give them space
✅Be mindful how you move, but.....there is a fine line between slow deliberate moving and totally unnatural "stalking" movements.
Limiting eye contact is also important.
Staring for many dogs can be interpreted as "threatening" or "rude".
Watch those feet movements.
Walk lightly and softly.
Big steps with heavy footwear can be scary.
Many people are a bit "taken back" when people that work with dogs just "ignore" their dog.
It isn't because we are being rude.
We want to make a great first impression on them and gain their trust quickly.
The best way to greet?
Well...you don't really.
Sounds harsh but it really is a great way to help a dog relax.
