Relationship between man and dog

A dog can be called an almost perfect friend. Not all of us are lucky enough to meet such a friend among our own kind. 

Fundamentals of Human-Dog Relationships

At the heart of any true friendship (whether with a person or with a dog) is respect, understanding and interest in each other. However, difficulties sometimes arise on the way to friendship and cloudless relations between a person and a dog.

One of the main problems in the relationship between man and dog is that dogs, unfortunately, do not speak our language, and, alas, we have not been taught to speak dog language. And sometimes it seems that dogs are smarter than us, because they understand us better than we understand them. But there is good news for us too: modern cynology has advanced in this matter, and we have a chance to learn something in communication with dogs.

It is important to start with yourself. When we begin to understand our pet at least a little, it becomes possible to teach the dog to understand us a little better. If the language barrier cannot be overcome, then of everything that we broadcast to the dog, she hears only “Blah-blah-blah-blah!” So why does she have to listen to us? Therefore, it is imperative to find a common language.

In the photo: a dog and a man. Photo: google.ru

When problems arise in a relationship between a person and a dog

Most of the problems in the relationship between a person and a dog arise from the fact that the dog is simply afraid of his master and does not trust him.

In order to avoid unpleasant moments in the process of interaction with the dog, it is extremely important, first of all, to learn to see the manifestations of fear and / or aggression. They are connected: in 95% of cases, aggression is the result of fear and the inability to escape from the source of danger. Therefore, before trying to teach a dog something, you need to make sure that he is not afraid.

If the dog is not too scared, there is still a chance that he will listen to you. But if the dog panics, then even when he is physically next to you, his brain is definitely somewhere else, and all your attempts to “get through” will not work. Therefore, first of all, you need to earn the trust of the dog and work out the fears, if any.

How to understand that the dog is afraid? Mainly body language.

The dog shows discomfort in the following ways:

• Averts his eyes.
• Licks nose.
• Smells the earth.
• Scratching or stretching.
• Retracted by the body.
• Presses one paw.
• The dog yawns.
• The whites of the eyes are visible (the so-called “whale eye”).

You should definitely pay attention to this, but in this case the situation is still tolerable.

However, there are signs that should make you rethink your actions:

• The dog clings to the ground.
• Ears are pulled back.
• The tail is tucked in.
• The dog’s body is tense.

There is a chance that if you do not change anything, the dog will show aggression, as he feels the need to defend himself. Otherwise, in the representation of the dog, she is threatened with physical destruction.

This is very important to remember and track when you are exercising or just communicating with a dog. Otherwise, you will not be able to build a healthy and positive relationship.

In the photo: a man and a dog. Photo: google.ru