next walk which could be happening today. simple but a quick win for you and less confusion for your dog.
all dogs are adorable and it seems natural enough to let your dog say hello to a neighbor, friend, or stranger, as well as other dogs while out on a walk. however, your dog really does not need to say hello to everyone. if your dog pulls you to say hello or cannot stay focused on you then there is no need to set yourself up for failure. rather, you could tell people that you are training your dog and appreciate that they asked to approach you and that maybe next 