Rather than backing up when a friendly but rude dog lunges toward you, use the body blocks that we talked about in Chapter 2 to protect the personal space around you. Say you’re seated on a chair and Duke is moving across the room at the speed of light. It’s clear that in three strides he’s going to launch himself into your lap. Instead of doing what comes naturally, which is to lean backward to avoid the furry missile (which creates a space for the dog to move into), lean forward with your chest and shoulders and meet him more than halfway. Avert your face, keep your hands tucked into your
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