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Originally Posted by JiggityJig I haven't read his book, but from watching his show, I think that he's primarily addressing issues that are PROBLEMS.
Like...if your dog wasn't only happy to see you, but was knocking everything out of your hands and being a big pest. Or, not just a healthy amount of energy, but "out of control" hyperness.
I think that since his JOB is working with dogs who have severe problems, often they can only be rehabilitated by going to extremes. And since he often works with OWNERS that are the CAUSE of the dog's problem, he is used to having to point out, "No, you don't just have a crazy and hyper dog...you have a dog that you have neglected to exercise properly" etc.
I think if your dog's behavior is not a problem for YOU and for the other people who are around him, then you know you're fine. But if others are regularly annoyed by excessive jumping, licking, barking, what have you....that's an alert that you do have a little problem, even if it doesn't bother YOU. 
He also seems to work with a lot of larger breeds, and lets face it....a little yorkie jumping all over you, happy to see you, is not a problem...but a larger dog is! I don't correct my yorkies for being hyper and happy to see me, but the lab does get told "down!" You know? |
I agree, I believe if the dog is not a problem then it does not pertain to your situation.
But even a small dog can be extrememly annoying if they will never leave you alone and constantly wanting your attention. If they never go and play by themselves.
I have met dogs like that. My sister had a pom years ago and the dog was constantly scratching at your legs, wanting attention. We have friends that have a s**tzu that will not allow the humans to visit because she wants to be the center of attention, so she barks the enitre time we are there.
If you have either of those issuse going on, then it is more thn just your dog being happy to see you. He is DEMANDING that you pay attention to him and therefore showing dominance over you.