Should I ignore my dog when I come home? ...Most people get this completely wrong

Should I ignore my dog when he gets overexcited at the door? Almost everyone has been told yes. The science says otherwise. 🔗 The Emotional Threshold Masterclass: https://www.dogtrainingbehappy.com/re... Your dog jumps, barks, spins when you walk through the door — and the advice everywhere is to ignore him until he calms down. In this episode I explain why that advice backfires, what an extinction burst actually is, and why ignoring your dog during emotional overflow makes the explosion worse, not better. You'll understand what's really happening in your dog's nervous system hours before you even open the door, why a 2019 study on cortisol synchronization between dogs and owners changes how you should think about your own emotional state, and what a calm greeting ritual actually looks like — one that teaches your dog's nervous system that your arrival is safe. This is Episode 4 of 7 in the series The 7 Most Asked Questions About Dog Behaviour. Cristina Jiménez · Canine Behavioural Health Specialist · Geneva, Switzerland 11 years · 750+ families helped · Recognised by the Swiss Veterinary Service CHAPTERS 0:00 Should I ignore my dog when I come home? 0:31 Why does ignoring my dog when I come home not work? 3:11 Why is my dog so overexcited when I get home? 4:32 Does my emotional state affect my dog when I arrive? 4:30 What does the greeting do to my dog's emotional balance? 6:50 What does a calm greeting actually look like? 9:00 What is a calming space and how do I use it? 11:16 How do I stop my dog from jumping when I get home? 12:30 What should I do to greet my dog this week? 13:13 Why does my dog growl when I take something from him?