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| Time For Your Pet |
By:
Debbie Foster |
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Have you spent time with your pet today? I know everyone is busy, but spending quality time with your pet is important. I'm not talking about time when you're on your cell phone, but true focused time. Time set aside just for them.
Animal behaviorists encourage pet owners to dedicate time each day to give full attention to their pets. They emphasize the quality of that time has an impact on our relationships with them. They further say that this time should be a combination of time for training and play.
Dogs, in particular, are attune to if you're enjoying whatever activity you're doing with them. They notice your eye contact and the tone of your voice when you're playing, as well as training, and they respond to it. When playing fetch, get caught up in the fun. Talk to them with words of praise and clap your hands when they've done something well. The more you're into it, the more your dog will be.
You will want to include training commands during any activity. Whether it's sit, stay, fetch or lie down the inflection of your voice should be markedly different than when you're praising them. If the command is followed, be sure to show encouragement. Dogs, more than other pets, are keen to know the difference.
Provide variety in things you do with your dog each day. Vary the toys that are played with. Change the venue for playtime. This gives your dog new smells and sounds to react to. But remember to always incorporate some aspect of training. Animal behaviorists state that an emotional and psychological bond develops from focused time spent teaching your dog.
Dogs are social animals and a dog is never happier than when spending dedicated time with his owner. So don't skip daily playtime, it's important for both of you. |
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