How to Greet Your Dogs when Coming Home Properly

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: When you first come home

   That's right.
   
   At first, ignore your dog.
   
   This may seem strange but it's the right thing to do.
   
   You want to wait until he's calmed down before saying hello and giving him affection.
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   Step 2: ignore your dog.

   , Make sure all 4 paws are on the ground when greeting him. , Like I always say, "we get what we pet".
   
   If he is acting in a way that in unfavorable, like nipping with excitement, we must stop the greeting and petting or we are encouraging the unwanted behavior.
   
   Simply give him more time to relax and then try the greeting again. ,, It will also help to reestablish you as the leader.
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   Step 3: Be patient as it may take your dog(s) some time to settle down.

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   Step 4: Once your dog has calmed down

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   Step 5: call him to you and finally greet him in a relaxed manner and with a relaxed tone of voice.

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   Step 6: If your dog starts to jump or get overly excited

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   Step 7: stop petting him.

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   Step 8: If you have multiple dogs

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   Step 9: it's a good idea to greet them each individually.

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    Step 10: Practice this every time you come home so that you can start to eliminate or avoid any bad habits over time.

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