The Invisible Bubble of Pressure and Your Dog #22

We’re talking about pressure and dogs. It’s not the sort of pressure to make sure your dog’s leash matches the collar, or for your dog to be looking good in front of your friends. It’s the bubble of pressure that surrounds all dogs. This sort of pressure is essential to understand for your dog’s comfort and everyone’s safety around dogs. It will also help you become a great communicator with every dog you meet.

🐾 Key Episode Moments:
00:00 Your dog’s personal space and why to respect it.
01:54 Dogs have socially acceptable distances they prefer.
03:43 The bubble between you and any dog.
04:44 Moving towards and away from a dog.
07:03 When dogs greet humans.
07:48 The myth and mistake of jamming a hand in a dog’s face to sniff.
08:21 Dogs don’t have to be friendly to strangers.
08:36 Don’t assume all dogs enjoy being touched.
08:50 Ask, “Does your dog like greeting other people?” Not, “Can I pet your dog?”
09:50 How my dogs greet people with permission.
10:11 It’s the dog’s choice to close the personal space.
11:11 Don’t pat dogs on the top of their heads.
13:31 Advocate for your dog if they don’t enjoy “close talkers.”
14:26 How to properly greet a dog.

In the episode you'll hear:
• My explanation on how the interweb fairies work.
• About me being a hugger and our individual socially acceptable space.
• How all dogs respond to pressure.
• Why knowing about a dog’s bubble is important for safety.
• The reason running towards your dog is counter productive.
• About the fictional world of greeting dogs and what the facts are.
• What to ask instead of “can I pat your dog?”
• How the location can expand the bubble for your dog.
• Why it’s okay if your dog does not greet everyone.

Resources:
• Podcast Episode 4: T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture) -    • T.E.M.P. (Tail, Eyes/Ears, Mouth, Posture) #4  

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