How to show your dog that you love him?

It's very normal and natural that we love our dogs. We hug them, pats them on the head and cuddle them. Although we love our pets with our human love language, does that love actually translate to our dogs? Read our article to know how to show your love to dogs in a way that they understand.

First of all, lets talk about touch. Very often when we see our dogs, our first instinct may be to pat them on the head. To you, patting your dog on the head is a form of affection but to your dog, this is a sign of dominance. So instead of patting dog on the head, try something different like scratching dog under the chin or behind the ears.

Moreover, we love bringing our pets with us to pet-friendly locations. It's  great way to show our dogs we love them. Dogs are very social creatures and they love going with you to meet other people or other dogs.

Furthermore, another way to show your dog love is one-on-one time. Dogs crave your attention but it not always mean smothering your dog for long hours. Sometimes one-on-one time is just sitting next to each other or playing fetch until your arm falls off. Paying attention to your dog’s needs will really help build a strong bond.

Last but not least is playing with your dog. Whether we’re towering over dog or hiding him under a blanket, it seems like your dog is having a great time. While this type of play is fun, it still asserts dominance over your dog and sometimes can increase stress. To avoid that you should play with your dog while you’re down on all fours. When you get down to dog level it will exhibits trust and equality.

Source: e-doggy.co.uk