Approach

The dog moves toward another individual at a walk or trot.
(Goodman et al., 2002; Koler-Matznick et al., 2005)

The Golden Retriever bitch reacts to the approach of a male German Shepherd by swerving to the side.

In this interaction between two females, the Malamute approaches the White Swiss Shepherd, who reacts by lying down.

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The male Australian Shepherd exhibits an approach at a trot and an offensive facial display. The Australian and the Malamute bitch sniff each other; when the Malamute places a front paw on the Australian's back, he reacts with a hug, growling and exhibiting an agonistic pucker. The Malamute snarls and licks her nose. The male Border Collie intervenes; the Australian glances at him with an offensive facial display and the Border Collie moves away. The Australian stares at the Malamute, who sniffs his muzzle.

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