Canine nerd level scale: 1.5 (for interested pet owners as well as enthusiastic dog folks who already know quite a bit)

C, Peter and Amy Miller discuss their perspective on living or working with dogs who don't appreciate being touched by strangers. This episode consists of three distinct stories: Peter's experience as a dog walker, boarder and vacation-experience provider, Amy's perspective as the owner of the lovely, but opinionated Marley and his protocol for meeting new (and familiar) people and C's experience as a trainer working with people who share their lives with dogs who'd rather not be petted. We don't only talk about our personal experiences, but also speculate on where the human desire to use our hands to greet dogs may stem from - and why canines might consider this rude. Most importantly, we dispel the myth that the best way of greeting a new dog is by sticking your hand in their face to sniff. 

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Amy:

Amy's Bio

Amy is one of the masterminds who make sure FDSA runs smoothly. Amy, you are doing A LOT of those things that seem entirely mysterious to me. You're among the ones pulling the strings in the back, making sure the experience for everyone else - instructors as well as students - is smooth and intuitive. You are a helpdesk and tech magician, and I - just as all of our colleagues - deeply appreciate the work you do!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM - a great vet, dog trainer, and FDSA guest instructor (as well as Marley's trainer): https://www.drjensdogblog.com/

Friends of Control Unleashed FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298300721554

Keep an eye out for Julie Daniels' upcoming CU classes at Fenzi Dog Sports Academy: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/people/786-people/faculty/3636-julie-daniels

Get in touch with Peter:

peterfrombelfast [at] gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/mcgarrypeterj 

Get in touch with C:

www.chrissisdogtraining.com 

chrissi.schranz [at] gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/chrissi.schranz/ 

https://www.instagram.com/adogisabondbetweenstrangers/