Is My Dog a Frustrated Greeter?

Frustrated greeters (FG) are the easiest cases to deal with for a professional trainer, because the dog has very few actual behavioural issues, regardless of how severe they can look at a first glance. Frustrated greeting is a behaviour where the dog is generally over excited to greet the other dog in question.

How do you deal with a frustrated greeter dog?

Always ask if it's ok for your dog to meet and only allow them to approach when they are calm. Try to avoid face-to-face interactions, as this can be quite intimidating. Instead, allow your dog to sniff from behind. Keep an eye on their body language and keep the meet short if need be.

What does a frustrated dog look like?

He has his ears flattened

The easiest way to tell whether or not your dog is angry at you is through his body language. If you notice that your pup has flattened ears, this is a clear sign that he is annoyed. Other signs that he is annoyed include him tightening his lips, lowering his head, or closing his mouth.