"My Dog Just Wants to Say Hi!" – How to Stop Frustrated Greeters from Barking & Pulling on Walks

Does your dog bark and pull on walks the moment they see another dog—but seem happy once they reach them? You might have a frustrated greeter!

In Part 3 of our leash reactivity series, expert trainer Victoria Baker explains why some dogs bark and lunge not out of fear or anxiety, but sheer excitement. If your dog just wants to say hi but their barking and pulling are making walks stressful, this episode is for you!

💡 You'll learn:
✔️ What is a frustrated greeter—and is my dog one?
✔️ Why does my dog bark at other dogs but act happy when they reach them?
✔️ Should I let my dog meet other dogs on walks?
✔️ How to handle a frustrated greeter & improve leash manners
✔️ Is frustrated greeting a form of reactivity?

🐕 Feel prouder of your Doodle’s behavior on walks and start enjoying your neighborhood again!

🎧 Want the full leash reactivity series?
📢 Part 1: Why dogs bark & lunge on leash
📢 Part 2: How to help dogs barking due to fear & anxiety

📖 Read full show notes & resources → Click here

🎧 Hit play now and start transforming your dog’s walks!

Corinne Gearhart is the founder of The Doodle Pro®, a science-based training platform helping Doodle parents raise calmer, well-mannered dogs using positive reinforcement. She is the host of The Doodle Pro® Podcast and author of Your Doodle’s Daily Schedule Blueprint™.

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