One of the most exciting moments in a family's life is the acquisition of a new pet. It doesn't matter whether you've adopted a dog from a shelter or have a newly weaned puppy; a dog will bring you tons of joy and happiness. It is wise to keep in mind that while dogs love being with people, it can take them some time to form a bond with their new family. To make it a bit easier, here are some ways to speed up the bonding process.
Your dog cannot speak, but they can communicate in their own way. Look for clues from your dog as to whether they are scared or feeling stressed out. A dog that is cowering or has their tail tucked between their back legs is probably feeling afraid, but sometimes flattening their ears, pacing and destructiveness all can be signs of fear or distress. A dog in new surroundings can become scared easily, as they just don't know what to expect in this new environment. During the first days and weeks, use a very calm and soothing voice and give them opportunities to slowly warm up to you. Be sure to provide plenty of praise to your new friend. If you are patient and calm, you will find that your new dog probably will warm up to you fairly quickly.
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.
Your dog cannot speak, but they can communicate in their own way. Look for clues from your dog as to whether they are scared or feeling stressed out. A dog that is cowering or has their tail tucked between their back legs is probably feeling afraid, but sometimes flattening their ears, pacing and destructiveness all can be signs of fear or distress. A dog in new surroundings can become scared easily, as they just don't know what to expect in this new environment. During the first days and weeks, use a very calm and soothing voice and give them opportunities to slowly warm up to you. Be sure to provide plenty of praise to your new friend. If you are patient and calm, you will find that your new dog probably will warm up to you fairly quickly.
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 loves watching dog show. For further information about how to train a dog on a leash, or to find dog training DVDs online, please check out the TheDogsWay.com site now.
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