If you bring a kitten or puppy into your home and raise them from puppyhood, it's easy to gain love and trust. Building a warm relationship with older pets, especially those adopted from shelters or rescued from the street, is more challenging. After all, they've often experienced human betrayal and cruelty. Therefore, owners will have to work hard to rebuild trust in their cat or dog.
Respect your pet's hobbies
One of the keys to building a trusting relationship is treating your pet with respect. A loving and attentive owner always knows their pet's interests. What games they like to play, whether they enjoy being picked up, or whether they prefer to be independent. An owner will never play games that their pet finds unpleasant. Some pets enjoy playing tag, while others find this game aggressive and potentially frightening. Animals, like people, are all very individual, and each requires a unique approach.
Tactile contact helps establish trust. The owner should frequently pet their pet, scratch its ears or neck, while simultaneously talking to it and affectionately calling it by name.
There should be rules in the house
There should be rules in the house that must be followed. For example, a ban on using the owner's bed for the pet should be strictly enforced. But scolding or hitting the pet for misbehavior is absolutely forbidden, as this could permanently lose its trust and respect. Simply show that you are dissatisfied with its behavior. This can be done through the tone of your voice or by using negative words like "no" or "no." The owner must also follow these rules. Feeding and walking schedules must be maintained daily.
Make sure your pet has everything it needs.
To ensure your pet is always healthy and happy, they should have everything they need. This includes clean drinking water, adequate food, and a designated area in the house that they can use as a refuge. If your pet suddenly starts to feel unwell, it's important to take them to the veterinarian promptly. The cage or bedding should be kept clean. By following these simple rules, your pet will bring joy to the whole family.
Spend time together
To keep your pet happy, you need to pay more attention, play with them often, and spend time together. Active recreation is very beneficial for both pet and owner. Walks, training, and simply playing outdoors bring joy to everyone. In many families, where pets are true members of the family, they participate in virtually everything. Grooming and grooming are essential for building a trusting relationship.
But the most important requirement is to love your pet. Animals intuitively sense how they are treated. If everyone in the house loves them and respects their needs, they will certainly reciprocate. Always remember the words of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: "We are responsible for what we have tamed."
