The main function of the canine greeting display is to

A. establish ownership of the territory on which the dogs meet.

B. determine the signals to be used during the confrontation.

C. minimize conflict between greeting dogs.

D. release excessive energy.

D. Release excessive energy

The correct option is C.

The purpose of canine greeting display is to minimize conflicts between two potentially aggressive dogs who are meeting for the first time. During canine greeting, the meeting dogs provide each other with information about themselves through signals. As the greeting proceeds, one dog will show submission while the other will maintains dominance.