How to Know If Your Dog Trusts You
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Without trust, there is no true relationship. This is true among humans and the dogs who share our lives.
So what are the signs your dog trusts you?
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Signs Your Dog Really Trusts You
They Sleep with You. Dogs only sleep where they feel safe and trusted especially if they roll onto their back!
They Give You Eye Contact. When You dog gives you direct eye contact that means they trust you and are bonding with you.
They Learn and Follow Your Routine. They understand and follow your routine of feeding them, walking them and going to bed with them.
They Choose YOU! When your dog chooses YOU even when there are other people, pets or distractions, that’s trust!
They Communicate through Body Language. When you appropriately respond to their body language, whether they lean in or away, it strengthens the trust between you.
Trust: The 3-3-3 Rule
When you first adopt or rescue a puppy or adult dog, give them plenty of time and space to acclimate to their new home, people and environment using the 3-3-3 rule below.
First 3 Days: your puppy/dog will feel overwhelmed and nervous.
First 3 Weeks: your puppy/dog will begin settling in.
First 3 Months: your puppy/dog will learn to trust and bond with you.
During this time, offer your dog plenty of patience and space. NEVER FORCE THEM to do or learn anything. By taking the time and patience to carefully lay this foundation, it will serve you and your dog for the rest of your lives!