Harmonious Hello’s Online Dog Training Course

Does your dog greet guests like a bouncing kangaroo? Bear certainly did as a puppy – cute at first, embarrassing very quickly. The good news is, it’s completely trainable.If your dog launches themselves at visitors, rushes the front door, or jumps up at people and dogs when out and about, this course will show you how to bring calm, controlled greetings back into your life.

Imagine This Instead

You come home and your dog greets you politely. Guests walk through the door without being body-slammed. Your dog stays safely inside instead of bolting into the road. On walks, they keep four paws on the floor when people or dogs approach.That’s the goal of the Harmonious Hello’s online course – helping your dog handle greetings without chaos, jumping or over-excitement.

What You’ll Learn in the Harmonious Hello’s Course

This course is packed with simple, effective exercises to build calm, controlled greeting behaviour both at home and out in the real world.You’ll learn how to:
  • Prevent jumping at the door, in the garden, or when you come home.
  • Build self-control in exciting greeting situations.
  • Teach your dog to keep four paws on the floor around guests.
  • Manage greetings with dogs outside without over-the-top enthusiasm.
  • Reduce door-dashing and keep your dog safe around exits.
Every lesson is short, practical and designed to fit into real daily life – no long theory lectures, just clear training that gets results.

Why Greetings Matter

Jumping might look playful, but it can quickly lead to:
  • Scratched legs and ruined clothing
  • Frightened visitors
  • Over-arousal that spills into other problem behaviours
  • Safety risks if your dog bolts through the front door
Teaching calm greetings creates a safer, calmer home and a dog who is far easier to manage in public.

Recommended Course Order

This is an add-on course. For best results, we recommend completing the Outstanding Obedience online course first to build the foundational skills that make calm greetings much easier.

Lifetime Access – Work at Your Own Pace

This is a three-week course, but you can complete it at any pace you choose. Once purchased, it’s yours forever.You’ll receive instant access to the full course, allowing you to revisit lessons whenever your dog needs a refresher – or if a new puppy joins the family later on.

Want All Four Courses Instead?

If greetings are a struggle, chances are you’ll also benefit from better everyday manners, reliable recall and strong foundations.Become one of our Access All Areas members and get all four online courses for just £30 instead of £49.Perfect if you want:
  • Puppy foundations
  • Reliable recall
  • Loose lead walking and everyday manners
  • Calm, polite greetings at home and on walks
Everything in one place, at the best possible value.

Watch the Harmonious Hello’s Preview

Take a look at the short promotional video above to see the course style, content and the types of exercises you’ll be teaching your dog.

FAQs – Harmonious Hello’s Online Course

Who is this course ideal for?
This course is perfect for dogs who jump at guests, visitors, other dogs or people outside. It’s especially helpful for energetic youngsters who struggle with self-control during greetings.
Does my dog need any prior training?
For the best results, we recommend completing the Outstanding Obedience course first. This course builds on those foundations to develop controlled greeting behaviour.
How long will it take to see improvements?
Many owners see progress within the first week with consistent practice. The suggested duration is three weeks, but you can train at your own pace.
Will this help with door-dashing?
Yes. Several exercises teach impulse control and boundary work to help prevent dogs from rushing through doors and gates.
What training methods do you use?
The course is entirely force-free and reward-based. We focus on positive reinforcement, building calmness, and preventing rehearsals of jumping behaviours.