Greet your pet with joy and happiness, after a long day away from home, it can become the best moment for both of you. However, and according to the dog trainer Alan Peiróthis action must be carried out with a completely opposite attitude: from the calm.
According to Peirónhe error more common is enter home with euphoria, speak loudly or hug the dog immediately. These gestures, although well-intentioned, can generate stress or confusion. Peirón explains that the key is in keep calm and allow the greeting to occur naturally, without invading the animal’s space.
Calm as a starting point
According to Peiró, the greeting must be made from a state of tranquility both on the part of the owner and the dog. In his video, the expert indicates that when arriving home it is advisable wait a few seconds before approachingto give the dog time to process arrival y reduce the excitement of the moment. “You have to greet the dog when we get home, but from states of calm,” he commented.
The specialist warns that, if the dog acts too restless or jumps to get attentionthe ideal is do not reinforce this behavior with caresses or words. Instead, it must wait for him to relax y adopt a calm posture before initiating contact. In this way, the animal learns to associate the owner’s arrival with balance, not with overexcitement.
What should be the correct greeting?
In another of his videos, Peiró details that the best way to approach a dog, whether it is your own or someone else’s, is keeping the palm of the hand facing down and placing it at the height of the snoutallowing the animal to approach and sniff first.
Solo After this olfactory recognition, the caress must begin.preferably on the neck or chest, avoiding touching the head immediately.
The trainer explains that this technique reduces tension and builds confidencesince it imitates the natural greeting gestures between dogs. Furthermore, it recommends do not kneel or bend abruptlyand maintain a neutral tone of voice so as not to overstimulate the animal. Over time, these small gestures strengthen the bond and promote a calmer and more balanced coexistence.
A bond based on respect and trust
Alan Peiró He stressed in his videos that greet correctly to a dog It is not just a matter of manners, but a communication tool. By controlling the energy of the moment and respecting the animal’s space, the owner transmits security and positive leadership.
According to the expert, a balanced relationship is built on the details: how we arrive, how we look at it and, above all, how we touch it.
In his words, the ideal greeting combines calm, respect and coherence. “The dog understands our body language more than our words,” Peiró recalls in his video. Therefore, one serene arrival can have more educational and emotional effect than a thousand displays of uncontrolled affection.
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