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Originally Posted by 2rotties2luv A word of warning about pats on the shoulder: in all of the years I've been training, observing and studying about dog behavior I've never heard of a pat on the left shoulder showing respect to a dog. In fact the opposite is the case, this is a direct insult to the dog (from the dog's point of view).
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Well 2rotties2luv, you learn something new every day.....
"He should approach from the side not head on and hold his hand palm up for the dog to sniff. He should pat the dog on the shoulder or side, not directly on top of the head, and should never try to hug or kiss a dog that does not belong to him."
This QUOTE is courtesy of 'Canine University. com' Polite greetings for dogs.
-and since the dog is on your left side, because they should be in a heel position, ergo, his left shoulder.....
Please do some research, or ask the person that made the statement before you make a comment that not only do you disagree, but the statement that was made is untrue.
I would appreciate this, I wouldn't spout out some information that I know nothing of.
Please don't get discouraged from using my suggestion because of this KNtonka.