Greetings on Your Terms

Most dogs default to one of two extremes when they see a person: launch at them with full-body enthusiasm or cower behind your legs. Neither extreme is a polite greeting.

This command is especially valuable for dogs that are friendly but overwhelming. A seventy-pound Lab barreling toward a child is terrifying regardless of intentions. Putting the greeting on cue gives you control over when and how your dog approaches new people.