Training & Behavior · Dogs
The Greeting Protocol: On-Leash vs. Off-Leash Dog Introductions
That sidewalk handshake isn't a greeting — it's a setup. Learn the curved approaches, parallel walks, and 3-second rules that make every dog-to-dog meeting safe and stress-free.
Ditch face-to-face sidewalk traps and master natural curved approaches and parallel walking. Ensure every dog-to-dog greeting is safe, low-pressure, and controlled.
About this course
Face-to-face leash meetings are the number one cause of unexpected reactivity and snapping. This 12-lesson masterclass exposes the biology of the head-on approach, the tension telephone of a tight leash, and the natural canine architecture dogs actually use to say hello — then walks you through parallel walking, curated playdates, play-style matching, and the consent signals that tell you when to step in.
What you'll learn
- Understand why head-on sidewalk meetings trigger fight responses in even friendly dogs
- Learn how leash tension transmits your anxiety directly into your dog's nervous system
- Master the curved arc approach that mimics natural, low-pressure canine greeting architecture
- Use the 3-Second Sniff Rule to prevent arousal spikes before they boil over into snapping
- Execute a Parallel Walk introduction that bonds two strange dogs before they ever touch
- Identify predatory drift and enforce weight-class rules that prevent tragic accidents
Course outline (12 modules)
Quiz & Certificate
Knowledge quiz
After completing all lessons, take a short quiz to test your understanding.
Go to quiz →Completion certificate
Pass the quiz and earn a shareable certificate of completion.
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$9.99 · Lifetime access · 12 lessons