{"id":2217,"date":"2010-01-21T17:53:13","date_gmt":"2010-01-22T01:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shibashake.com\/dog\/build-a-strong-bond-with-your-dog"},"modified":"2010-01-21T17:53:13","modified_gmt":"2010-01-22T01:53:13","slug":"build-a-strong-bond-with-your-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shibashake.com\/dog\/build-a-strong-bond-with-your-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Build a Strong Bond with Your Dog"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many of us love our dogs very much. However, to establish a strong bond, love alone is not enough. We also need to inject a good dose of rules and structure.<\/p>\n

To bond with a dog, it is important to establish ourselves as pack leader. We need to teach our dog what are good dog behaviors, and what are bad dog behaviors; according to us humans<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Our human laws primarily protect people and not dogs, therefore it is up to us to protect our furry best friend from situations that may cause him harm. This includes running into traffic, accidentally biting people because of unrestrained playfulness, or dog aggression.<\/p>\n

It is also important to do regular joint activity with our dog, including daily exercise, dog play, obedience training, and grooming. Finally, communication is crucial in the bonding process. I always try to listen to<\/em> what my dog is trying to tell me, so that I can make sound decisions based on his temperament, level of tolerance, as well as his likes and dislikes.<\/p>\n

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How to Bond with Your Dog.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div>\n
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1. Redirect our dog’s energies into productive pursuits<\/h3>\n
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1. Redirect our dog’s energies into productive pursuits.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div>\n
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Husky Shania having supervised fun with a bubble machine.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div>\n

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Make our dog work for all of his food.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Most dogs naturally love running, chasing, chewing everything, jumping, smelling, eating poop,<\/a> eating everything else, and rolling in smelly stuff.<\/p>\n

These dog behaviors lead to chewed up expensive shoes, mud on designer clothing, torn upholstery, and a variety of other delights that may tickle our dog’s fancy, when left on his own. A good way to deal with these bad dog behaviors is to redirect our dog into positive and productive pursuits –<\/p>\n