You had me at Hellow!

No matter what your job is, it’s stressful.   And, WNYW TV Reporter Brett Larson can relate. 

He tells Sheryl Matthys, The Dog Expert his secret to some instant stress relief is the first sight of his dog at the door with his tail-a-waggin’.

Now, that’s a healthy dog on call to distress his counterpart. No matter how your day went, whether you hit a home run at school, work, social activities; your dog has loving eyes to greet you like you’re #1. And, that’s the best remedy to melt away any worries.

But if it’s overly enthusiastic paws knocking you over, here are a few tips.

1. Your dog is probably too bored while you’re gone and has excess energy that is now displaced. Walk your dog before you go and when you return.

2. When you leave, your dog only gets the “away” toys that keep him busy such as a ball with treats in it that take effort to release.

3. Ignore your dog upon entering and only when he is calm, reward him with a treat and/or belly rub.

4. If the energy bursts and jumping continues, you may want to schedule a dog walker during the day and behavior training.

Sheryl Matthys, The Dog Expert, helps you learn what your relationship with your dog can teach you about yourself, and how that knowledge makes your human relationships more successful - in life, with friends, family, associates, and in love!

As creator of Leashes and Lovers online social community, a certified dog trainer with a psychology degree and master's in Radio/TV, Sheryl's doled out advice to thousands of dog lovers.