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Greets with Manners Pack Event

$65.00

Calm hellos. Clear boundaries. Confident dogs.

Proper Greetings is a community-style event focused on teaching dogs how to greet politely—and just as importantly, when not to greet at all. Not every dog wants to say hello, and polite behavior includes the ability to pause, observe, and disengage calmly.

In this class, greetings are treated as an option, not an expectation. Dogs learn that access is earned through calm behavior, and choosing not to greet is reinforced as a successful outcome. A dog that can choose not to greet and stay regulated is demonstrating real skill—and that’s a win! Owners learn how to support appropriate introductions while confidently advocating for space when their dog needs it.

This approach creates safer interactions, reduces over-arousal, and builds emotional regulation in real-world environments.

Calm hellos. Clear boundaries. Confident dogs.

Proper Greetings is a community-style event focused on teaching dogs how to greet politely—and just as importantly, when not to greet at all. Not every dog wants to say hello, and polite behavior includes the ability to pause, observe, and disengage calmly.

In this class, greetings are treated as an option, not an expectation. Dogs learn that access is earned through calm behavior, and choosing not to greet is reinforced as a successful outcome. A dog that can choose not to greet and stay regulated is demonstrating real skill—and that’s a win! Owners learn how to support appropriate introductions while confidently advocating for space when their dog needs it.

This approach creates safer interactions, reduces over-arousal, and builds emotional regulation in real-world environments.

Why This Class Matters

Proper greeting behavior sets the tone for walks, guests at the house, patios, and group events like Sip & Settle Socials and Paws & Pints. Teaching dogs boundaries early creates better social skills and safer experiences for everyone involved.

What We’ll Work On

  • Calm greetings with people (no jumping or crowding)

  • Structured, appropriate dog-to-dog introductions when suitable

  • Practicing neutrality and disengagement without frustration

  • Reading dog body language and stress signals

  • Handler positioning, leash handling, and advocacy skills

Who This Is For

  • Dogs who get overly excited during greetings

  • Dogs who feel conflicted or uncomfortable with forced interactions

  • Owners who want calmer, safer public experiences

  • Friendly or neutral dogs building impulse control and confidence.

How We Define Success

  • Success doesn’t mean greeting everyone. Success means:

  • Your dog remains calm and under threshold

  • Your dog can pause, check in, or walk away

  • Greetings (when they happen) are brief and polite

  • Not designed for dogs with active aggression toward people or dogs.