Ever wondered how to greet a dog? It’s actually a really good question. Greeting a dog incorrectly can frighten them or make them uncomfortable, making them more likely to bite or ruining your relationship with them. In my view, there’s no perfect right way to greet a dog (it depends on the dog!), but there are plenty of wrong ways.
When I first started studying to become a vet, greeting dogs was covered on day one. We had a session with our tutor, a staff pet, and a more experienced student, who showed us the right way to greet a dog. It was memorable, because the poor dog got a bit overwhelmed and bit the older student – he was retired from practical sessions after that!
