{"id":9896,"date":"2023-01-25T13:07:11","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T13:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/blog\/uncategorized\/how-to-teach-a-dog-to-greet-other-dogs-calmly\/"},"modified":"2023-05-12T15:36:18","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T15:36:18","slug":"how-to-teach-a-dog-to-greet-other-dogs-calmly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/training-basics\/how-to-teach-a-dog-to-greet-other-dogs-calmly\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Teach a Dog to Greet Other Dogs Calmly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you have a dog who loses their mind when they see another dog, it can make walks around the park a pretty difficult task. Even if your dog is friendly, many dogs and their owners don\u2019t appreciate this overly-enthusiastic kind of greeting. They\u2019re not being boring, it\u2019s just basic manners. Therefore, if you want to be well-liked around the neighborhood it\u2019s important for you to learn how to teach your dog to greet other dogs calmly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019ll talk you through why it\u2019s so important to teach your dog to greet other dogs calmly, what classes to take and what training you can do that will teach your dog to be calm when they see other dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Socialization<\/a> and habituation are a large part of teaching your puppy how to behave around other dogs. Learn how to do this with the Zigzag puppy training app<\/a> and together with our team of professional dog trainers<\/a>. They give excellent advice on this topic, as well as on the many other puppy training topics 7 days a week via our in-app chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why is it important that I teach my dog how to greet other dogs calmly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having a social dog that can calmly greet other dogs will make your outings much more enjoyable for you both. You probably want to take your dog everywhere with you, and we can only do this if they learn how to act and be relaxed around other dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are there classes that will teach my dog to interact with other dogs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes! Your puppy can learn all about calmly approaching others by enrolling in puppy socialization classes<\/a>. They\u2019ll teach them how to interact calmly with dogs from the beginning. But there are also classes for teenagers and adult dogs who may struggle with reactivity or overexcitement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Note this though: Many dogs labelled as \u2018reactive\u2019 are not aggressive or want to hurt other dogs. They\u2019re just frustrated because they really<\/em> want to say hello, but it just comes across as rude behavior! If you feel like this is your dog, working with a dog trainer or behaviorist<\/a> one-to-one can be a good idea to build a foundation of calmness<\/a> for attending classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to teach your dog to greet other dogs calmly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teaching your dog to greet others calmly, will be a step-by-step process. You\u2019ll want to do it by rewarding their good behavior choices. It will encourage them to make them again and get into the habit of making them naturally without the need for a treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Find out your dog\u2019s threshold and triggers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Finding out how close your dog can be to other dogs before they turn into a hot mess will help you. Based on this, you can work out a plan for teaching your dog to greet other dogs while staying zen-sationally calm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A rough estimate is fine. Are they triggered by simply hearing a dog\u2019s ID tags clinking, or just when they\u2019re up close and personal? Some dogs can spot (or smell) a dog from really far away, so their threshold will be much larger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


You might also find that certain breeds or the sex of a dog will make your dog more excited than others. For example, some dogs may be triggered by females, and others by Border Collies<\/a>. Make a mental note of this, it\u2019s important information!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Create a training plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Having a plan helps us feel in control when we\u2019re dealing with a problem like this. It takes the guesswork out of what to train next!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Start off with some foundation exercises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no sugar-coating this. Your dog will need to learn some basic obedience cues<\/a> and learn to listen to you for effective training. We recommend you teach them a disengagement cue like \u2018leave it\u2019 <\/a>so they can take their focus away from other dogs if they get a bit too close and so that you can easily redirect your dog away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


Let\u2019s be honest. Loose lead walking<\/a> is always a bit of a challenge, but when you have an overly friendly dog, the struggle might be even more real. No worries though. Our loose lead training guide<\/a> is brilliant and will help you stop your dog from pulling<\/a> on the lead so your walks actually <\/em>start feeling like walks in the park<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Work under threshold<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We want our dog to receive a high rate of rewards (aka rewards<\/a>) for being calm. Positive reinforcement is simply the best way for them to learn what\u2019s good for them (and us), so you can trust treats to be a wonderful asset. Keep in mind that it\u2019s important that they can focus and are far enough away from dogs to stay calm! We can only do that if we work under their threshold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Teach your dog to \u2018Look at That\u2019<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Look at That (LAT) game by Leslie McDevitt is an excellent way of lowering your dog\u2019s arousal and excitement. The way it works is simple: you teach your dog to look at another dog from a distance, and then look back at you. That\u2019s it! It\u2019s all about learning to keep cool, calm and collected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Decrease the distance from other dogs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once your dog has learned some basic obedience cues<\/a>, you can start playing Look at That around dogs. As they learn to look at dogs and then back at you from a distance calmly, you can start to reduce the distance you\u2019re at from other dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Keep practising and follow your plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the dog world, regular practise is key. Practise as much as possible until your dog starts to be able to be reasonably close to other dogs, and can stay calm while listening to you. Rewarding<\/a> them with treats for all of the beautiful self-control and calmness your dog is showing will massively help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Introducing other dogs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your dog can be calm around other dogs when on the lead, this is your sign to start introducing them to other dogs. You should have a reliable recall<\/a> so your dog can be called away from other dogs, and leave it when asked by this point. It will be your saviour. Call them away if you notice your dog becoming overly excited and reward their calmness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that I think about it, imagine if we rewarded calmness in humans too. What a different world it would be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Interrupt and reward if your dog starts acting silly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you notice your dog getting too excited when they go to say hello to another dog, here\u2019s what you do:  Interrupt their meeting and call them back. Give them a few treats<\/a> for being calm, and then let them go back and play if it is safe. Simple but effective, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When thinking about how to teach your dog to greet other dogs calmly, distance and positive reinforcement<\/a> will be your friends. Teach your dog basic obedience cues<\/a> so that they have plenty of good choices to go to – this will be a lot of help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for some humans, emotional regulation can be hard for many dogs. They\u2019re overly friendly and aren\u2019t sure how else to behave when they see a potential playmate, which can lead to difficult encounters for all parties involved. This is particularly true when they\u2019re becoming more confident as puppies and during adolescence, so it\u2019s our job to teach them what\u2019s going to be best for them in the long run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are having trouble with this type of training, we recommend that you seek the assistance of a qualified trainer or behaviorist who can guide you through the process. Make sure they advocate for positive reinforcement methods! Our team of professional trainers in the Zigzag app are also wonderful and can give you tips on how to manage an overly social dog best. Soon enough, they\u2019ll not be seen as having rude manners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll see. If you put the work in, you\u2019ll teach your dog to greet other dogs calmly in no time. Now that you\u2019re here, why not read our articles on how to calm a puppy down<\/a> and how to teach your dog to ignore other dogs<\/a> to learn more? We\u2019ve also got plenty more material on introductions in our articles on how to introduce your puppy to a dog<\/a> or how to introduce your puppy to a cat<\/a>. We don’t have anything on how to introduce your dog to a dolphin yet. Working on it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the cherry on top of training, download the Zigzag app<\/a> and learn from the best. We use the latest methods based on positive reinforcement training, and together with our team of professional dog trainers<\/a>, we\u2019ll help you every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you have a dog who loses their mind when they see another dog, it can make walks around the park a pretty difficult task. Even if your dog is friendly, many dogs and their owners don\u2019t appreciate this overly-enthusiastic kind of greeting. They\u2019re not being boring, it\u2019s just basic manners. Therefore, if you want … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":9201,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[107],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9896","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-training-basics"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Teach Your Dog to Greet Others Calmly \u2013 Zigzag<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Walking your dog out and knowing they will greet other dogs calmly is at the top of every owner\u2019s wish list. 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