Recently, many dogs have been abandoned. For those who want to adopt, how can you make them become a part of your happy family sooner?
Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you can't get the dog to relax, or it just doesn't pay attention to you at all. But that doesn't mean the dog doesn't like you; it might just be shy or have been traumatized.
Understanding a dog's frightened body language:
1. Ears flat against the head
2. Pupils dilated
3. Tail tucked between the legs
4. Crouched down
5. Barking excessively
6. Constantly barking, whining, or growling, even pretending to attack (e.g., growling)
Methods to quickly build a relationship with an adopted dog:
1. Stay calm, don't stress the dog, because new owners are usually more excited.
2. Lower the volume of your voice.
3. Avoid touching its paws, tail, and ears.
4. Use treats to win it over, but don't force it to eat. Place the treats in front of the dog and let it take them on its own, but be careful not to be fooled by treats labeled as "natural" (bit.ly/Don'tBeFooledByNatural).
Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, you can't get the dog to relax, or it just doesn't pay attention to you at all. But that doesn't mean the dog doesn't like you; it might just be shy or have been traumatized.
Understanding a dog's frightened body language:
1. Ears flat against the head
2. Pupils dilated
3. Tail tucked between the legs
4. Crouched down
5. Barking excessively
6. Constantly barking, whining, or growling, even pretending to attack (e.g., growling)
Methods to quickly build a relationship with an adopted dog:
1. Stay calm, don't stress the dog, because new owners are usually more excited.
2. Lower the volume of your voice.
3. Avoid touching its paws, tail, and ears.
4. Use treats to win it over, but don't force it to eat. Place the treats in front of the dog and let it take them on its own, but be careful not to be fooled by treats labeled as "natural" (bit.ly/Don'tBeFooledByNatural).
5. Put your scent, such as an old T-shirt, in their toy box or bed to help the dog get used to your smell.
6. Going out for a walk might not be a good idea if the dog hasn't built trust with you yet. Facing various things on the street together can be a very stressful experience for an anxious dog.
7. Use rewards instead of punishment.
8. Give the dog more time, show more love and patience, don't rush.One day, the dog will definitely integrate into your family!
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