Want a Better Human-Canine Relationship? Engage in These 2 FUN Activities!
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Who doesn’t want a better relationship with their dog! But how can you build a stronger human-canine bond?
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The Human-Canine Relationship
Having a better relationship with our dogs should be every dog parent’s goal! From puppies to older dogs, deliberately building and nurturing the human-canine bond is critical!
Like our own human relationships, relationships with our dogs can be improved with:
More quality time.
Physical contact.
Effective communication; and of course,
FUN!
Investing both consistent effort and time honors the age-old bond between humans and their furry best friends!
Researchers believe the human-canine relationship began over 14,000 years ago illustrated by humans and dogs being buried together.
So how can you, as a dog parent, honor and nurture your human-canine relationship? Learn about two activities that can positively support and nurture the bond with your dog, namely dog training and dog sports.
Engaging in dog training and K9 sports fulfills your dog’s need for mental and physical stimulation to be a happy, confident, and fulfilled canine. Engaging in these activities also helps create a better Human-Canine relationship. Continue reading to learn more.
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Better Human-Canine Relationship: Dog Training!
Pups of all sizes and ages can benefit from ongoing dog training. Once the basics have been mastered, build upon that foundation with advanced dog training skills. Consistent dog training means the dog and handler spend more time together working on their skills and communication which nurture and strengthen their shared bond and relationship. Remember, make all training FUN to encourage a close and rewarding relationship with your dog.
Better Human-Canine Relationship: Dog Sports!
Looking to change it up and engage your pup in dog sports? Regularly engaging in dog sports will build your mutual bond and help you become a better team together!
Select a dog sport that caters to your dog’s:
Activity level (and yours!)
His preferences; and
His breed’s traits!
The right K9 sports activity will challenge both your dog’s body and mind while reinforcing the canine-human bond!
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According to the American Kennel Club, there are 5 popular dog sports that anyone and any K9 breed can participate in doing. These include:
But that’s not the extent of dog sports. What’s important is finding the right activity you and your dog enjoy and look forward to doing! Other sports for dogs include:
Agility.
Dock Jumping/Diving.
Flyball.
Herding.
Performance Dog Sports.
Pulling sports (carting, canicross, bikejoring, mushing, skijoring, sled dog racing)
Disc dogs (aka Frisbee Dog).
Obedience Sports.
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Regular dog training, dog sports and games (like fetch, hide-and-seek, tug of war and others) will benefit both you and your dog’s health, well-being and relationship for a long and happy life together!
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