The group argued in low voices about who should kick off the
traditional greeting ritual, each deeming himself too humble for the task.
Most humans like to see an exuberant dog greeting them when they get home, but we trainers like to give the dogs
different greeting ritual behaviors, like a lovely sit with a happy tail thumping on the ground.
For a dog that is as enthusiastic about
her greeting ritual as Suzy is, just teaching her to sit for hello may not be totally effective.
A sort of «Jekyll & Hyde»
greeting ritual - «I pet and coo when you sit, and immediately ignore you if you jump»
Cats who are familiar and friendly with each other often have
a greeting ritual.
Your puppy will likely be too busy searching for treats to go into
his greeting ritual and accompanying urination.