Polite greeting behavior in dogs involves more than whether they jump up or keep all four paws on the floor during petting by a new human friend. It encompasses the entire greeting routine, from the initial perception to the final goodbyes. The way we support our dogs through the beginning and end sequences in a greeting behavior chain can dramatically impact how they feel and behave during polite greeting opportunities. This Learning Lab will guide you in crafting a start-to-finish polite greeting interaction between your dog and friendly strangers. You will learn to design pre-greeting routines (including antecedent arrangements and associated environmental cues) and post-greeting reinforcement rituals (consequences) that work for you and your dog. Additionally, we'll explore how to apply these skills across various contexts, greeting types, and individual dog and human preferences.