Moonstream,
I've met many a dog that reacts to eye contact in a negative fashion as it can create situations which could put the dog in a defensive, challenging or uncomfortable and unpredictable mindset. Therefore the advice given on the video has merit for dogs which we do not know well. My point is, our own dogs with which we have created a unique relationship with, is completely different than a strange dog in many instances regarding signals given by the dog. Do some signals hold true for both at times, yes of course but to assume they all hold true all the time is counterproductive. I'd bet there are numerous members in this forum where their dogs stare at them constantly in certain situations and it was neither taught nor a process of CC/DS and by no means is that dog uncomfortable or feeling any stress if you maintain eye contact with the dog. So, somebody not knowing any better watches a video like this and believes " Oh, eye contact is bad it stresses my dog" just got horrible advice via a video.
I have always taken objection with cookie cutter approaches to the dog-human relationship as both dogs and humans are unique entities as is the interaction and synergy. Some of this video, especially in the beginning makes sweeping generalizations which could confuse a new dog owner. It's like saying " If the dog is wagging its tail, it's happy".
One other thing the lady in the video does when she is shoving her face into the face of her dog to provoke the dog's avoidance behavior is she gives the dog a pet on the head which is another mistake too many people make. Reinforcing behavior based on fear, insecurity, lack of nerve etc. is the wrong way to go. Yes, I know it is a subtle gesture on her behalf but it does show a lacking. Essentially, the little pet of her dog's head said to the dog that your behavior is good and reinforced it. Indifference would have been a better route for her to take.
Anyway, I watch videos and appreciate the ones which emphasize that dogs are unique and even though many things hold true with some consistency, one needs to discover the uniqueness of their dog and proceed with that in mind.
Gotta go, my dog and I have been staring at each other for a bit while I was typing this. She's telling me it's time to train and play in the backyard.