When you adopt a dog or perhaps bring a puppy home, your life is definitely about to change for the better. However, while a dog brings a great deal of joy into a home, it really can take a while for this furry pal to bond with the family. Consider the following helpful hints as you attempt to bond with your new dog.
While it would be great if dogs could simply talk to us, they can't, and owners need to be observant and recognize cues from their animal. A dog that is new to the home definitely can be scared, and if you see the animal pacing or cowering under tables or hunched with their tail under their back legs, the dog is probably scared. Rather than try to force interaction, it is best to perhaps sit nearby on the floor and gently coax the dog to come to you using gentle tones. Remind other members of the household to be a bit quieter than usual when introducing a dog to a home, as dogs can be scared by yelling or loud voices, even if it's just the kids playing. Anytime the dog makes the move to come to you, pet them gently and give them some praise.
As Pavlov found, dogs are creatures of routine and if you set up a typical daily routine, this can help your dog become very comfortable in your home. If they know how the day begins and what to expect in general, they tend to have less anxiety. A schedule also helps with the housebreaking process, so start off each day with a short walk or trip outside, feed them at the same time and maybe even schedule a play time. While it's impossible to keep to any schedule 100 percent of the time, try to keep to a specific schedule as much as possible during those early days.
Playtime provides you with yet another opportunity to bond. Dogs love to play and go for walks, and this is simply fun time that you spend together. When your dog realizes they will have fun with you, this will make it easier for them to bond with you and the family. In addition, dogs need exercise and some breeds need a good amount of exercise. For a dog with high energy, you could eventually even try out agility training or another dog sport. However, every dog benefits from some level of exercise and play.
Surprisingly, obedience training offers a great opportunity for bonding. You might think your dog won't enjoy training, but for your dog, training means you are spending time together, and there is usually a lot of praise involved with training, which dogs adore. Your well-trained dog will be happy because he knows what type of behavior is expected and well-trained dogs rarely get scolded, so this alone makes it easier for you to forge that bond.
You have many choices when selecting a training program, and our busy schedules often make it difficult to go to a class or have a trainer come to our home. Opting for a set of dog training DVDs can be an excellent way to fit training into your schedule. Consider The Dog's Way for your new pet. This dog training system includes 12 DVD lessons with easy-to-follow instructions as well as a workbook that follows along with each lesson and helpful reminder cards which you can take on walks. It takes some time, but this is time well spent as you will end up with a pet that truly becomes a loyal, happy and fun companion.
While it would be great if dogs could simply talk to us, they can't, and owners need to be observant and recognize cues from their animal. A dog that is new to the home definitely can be scared, and if you see the animal pacing or cowering under tables or hunched with their tail under their back legs, the dog is probably scared. Rather than try to force interaction, it is best to perhaps sit nearby on the floor and gently coax the dog to come to you using gentle tones. Remind other members of the household to be a bit quieter than usual when introducing a dog to a home, as dogs can be scared by yelling or loud voices, even if it's just the kids playing. Anytime the dog makes the move to come to you, pet them gently and give them some praise.
As Pavlov found, dogs are creatures of routine and if you set up a typical daily routine, this can help your dog become very comfortable in your home. If they know how the day begins and what to expect in general, they tend to have less anxiety. A schedule also helps with the housebreaking process, so start off each day with a short walk or trip outside, feed them at the same time and maybe even schedule a play time. While it's impossible to keep to any schedule 100 percent of the time, try to keep to a specific schedule as much as possible during those early days.
Playtime provides you with yet another opportunity to bond. Dogs love to play and go for walks, and this is simply fun time that you spend together. When your dog realizes they will have fun with you, this will make it easier for them to bond with you and the family. In addition, dogs need exercise and some breeds need a good amount of exercise. For a dog with high energy, you could eventually even try out agility training or another dog sport. However, every dog benefits from some level of exercise and play.
Surprisingly, obedience training offers a great opportunity for bonding. You might think your dog won't enjoy training, but for your dog, training means you are spending time together, and there is usually a lot of praise involved with training, which dogs adore. Your well-trained dog will be happy because he knows what type of behavior is expected and well-trained dogs rarely get scolded, so this alone makes it easier for you to forge that bond.
You have many choices when selecting a training program, and our busy schedules often make it difficult to go to a class or have a trainer come to our home. Opting for a set of dog training DVDs can be an excellent way to fit training into your schedule. Consider The Dog's Way for your new pet. This dog training system includes 12 DVD lessons with easy-to-follow instructions as well as a workbook that follows along with each lesson and helpful reminder cards which you can take on walks. It takes some time, but this is time well spent as you will end up with a pet that truly becomes a loyal, happy and fun companion.
About the Author:
Garrett McMahan enjoys watching dog show. For further info about how to train a dog on a leash, or to find dog training DVDs online, please check out the TheDogsWay.com website today.
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