Mary Allen
We go through fire and water with our four-legged friends, they are an important part of our life. Many problems with dogs can be attributed to poor or lack of communication between humans and dogs. And even if you already have a strong bond with the chosen one, it can also be actively strengthened. We’ll show you how to further strengthen the bond between you and your dog.
Spending Time Together
Dogs prefer to spend time with their people – after all, they were bred to spend a lot of time with humans. For example, as the name suggests, hunting dogs accompany and support their owners during the hunt and are always close to them. Of course, your four-legged friend should also be able to stay at home alone for a few hours without taking the whole house apart. However, you need to understand that having a dog means spending a lot of time with it, taking long walks, and cuddling if your furry friend wants it to.
Strengthen Your Bond Through Play
You can also playfully spend time with your loved one and thus strengthen the bond – after all, many dogs these days are kept as family dogs. Sports activities such as agility, joint jogging, playing frisbee or obedience, as well as mind games are suitable. For example, you can incorporate search games into your daily walk or play a mug at home on rainy days by grabbing as many cups as you like, turning them over, and placing a treat under the cup. Your dog needs to figure out which cup the treat is under.
Rules and Consequences
Many dog owners find it difficult to be consistent in dog training. Consistency and the associated fixed rules are especially important to your dog and nothing but punishment. After all, your chosen one needs landmarks by which he can navigate in cases of uncertainty. Accordingly, you must act predictably and predictably with your dog so that he knows what to do. For example, you can establish fixed rules and rituals for feeding times, walks, breaks, and play. This routine does not tire the dog but gives it safety and orientation. So he has a structure that he can rely on. This also includes, for example, prohibiting a dog from jumping onto a sofa or bed if the owner does not want it.
Pay Attention to Needs
A good human-dog relationship also means that people take into account the needs of their four-legged friend. Therefore, you will have to learn how to properly assess your dog’s behavior and recognize its needs. For example, if he is tired and wants to sleep, he should not be forced to go for walks or games. If your dog is afraid, you must keep him safe, not increase his fear or force him into situations in which he does not feel comfortable.