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Do you mean - how do you meet dogs and get a friendly response?
Or do you mean how do you build a bond and lasting friendship with a dog?
Learn to read their body language.
Don't try to force contact with a dog that is timid or shy.
Be relaxed, confident and soft.
See Cesar Milan's videos on meeting dogs.
Look at other dog whisperers' videos too, as there are different methods.
On meeting dogs -
1. Always ask the owner's permission to say hello to or pet their dog.
2. Never approach working dogs - that means dogs on duty, wearing a jacket which says something like "assistance dog".
May be blind, sniffer/customs/police, stock working dogs, guard dogs in the back of tradesmen's trucks and so on.
These dogs must not be distracted from their work and need to have an almost totally exclusive relationship with their owner. The exception is when they are not on duty and the owner says it's okay.
If you have interesting smells on you, the dog will often be more interested.
If a dog is wagging its tail and leaning forward to meet you, feel free to offer it your hand to sniff and then gently caress it around the neck. If it leans into the touch, you can caress or massage it more firmly.
Each dog has its own tastes and preferences. Their characters are highly individual, but their body language is always honest and reliable.
If a dog is neither forward nor shrinking, approach sideways, look sideways at him, blink you eyelids a few times; this indicates non-aggressive and friendly intent in dog language.
Kneel or squat so you eyes are nearer to his level. Let him smell you. Be very gentle with dogs of this type.
If you're thinking of getting a dog as a companion, please read up on their health and psychological needs, training, and any local laws on registration, vaccinations, de-sexing and public behavioural expectations. It's a huge responsibility and commitment to own a dog. One should be prepared to look after them for the whole of their life span which can be around 8 - 14 years depending on the breed.
Or do you mean how do you build a bond and lasting friendship with a dog?
Learn to read their body language.
Don't try to force contact with a dog that is timid or shy.
Be relaxed, confident and soft.
See Cesar Milan's videos on meeting dogs.
Look at other dog whisperers' videos too, as there are different methods.
On meeting dogs -
1. Always ask the owner's permission to say hello to or pet their dog.
2. Never approach working dogs - that means dogs on duty, wearing a jacket which says something like "assistance dog".
May be blind, sniffer/customs/police, stock working dogs, guard dogs in the back of tradesmen's trucks and so on.
These dogs must not be distracted from their work and need to have an almost totally exclusive relationship with their owner. The exception is when they are not on duty and the owner says it's okay.
If you have interesting smells on you, the dog will often be more interested.
If a dog is wagging its tail and leaning forward to meet you, feel free to offer it your hand to sniff and then gently caress it around the neck. If it leans into the touch, you can caress or massage it more firmly.
Each dog has its own tastes and preferences. Their characters are highly individual, but their body language is always honest and reliable.
If a dog is neither forward nor shrinking, approach sideways, look sideways at him, blink you eyelids a few times; this indicates non-aggressive and friendly intent in dog language.
Kneel or squat so you eyes are nearer to his level. Let him smell you. Be very gentle with dogs of this type.
If you're thinking of getting a dog as a companion, please read up on their health and psychological needs, training, and any local laws on registration, vaccinations, de-sexing and public behavioural expectations. It's a huge responsibility and commitment to own a dog. One should be prepared to look after them for the whole of their life span which can be around 8 - 14 years depending on the breed.
sarabee1995 · 26-30, F
@hartfire ^^^this