Violence against animals occurs every day. However, the impact on the body and the psychological state of animals that have experienced it will last a long time. In addition to help to get out of the situation, animals that have experienced violence also need a new home after being rescued. If you're looking for an animal to adopt and have plenty of time to do so, consider adopting an animal that's been abused. You have to be patient and give him lots of attention. However, building trust with a dog who has experienced violence can be a very rewarding experience for both you and the animal.
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Method 1 of 3: Meeting the Dog's Basic Needs
Step 1. Make sure that the dog has an identification tag
Give the dog a collar with his name and phone number on it. Also make sure that the collar fits snugly and is comfortable for the dog to wear. Dogs that have experienced violence may become frightened or run away. The badge is useful as a sign of identification if the dog does run away from your house.
Step 2. Give the dog food
Give your dog his favorite food regularly. Dogs should be fed twice a day.
Dogs should also always have access to drinking water
Step 3. Give the dog its own place
This place is usually a wooden crate or bed that is comfortable for the dog to occupy. Various types of pillows and dog baskets can also be purchased at the pet shop.
- Where the dog should serve as a place to rest. If you feel tired or scared, let your dog go back to where he was and be there alone.
- You can also give your dog some toys to play with on his own. Most dogs will not like all the toys they are given, but will choose their favorite toy and ignore all the other toys.
Step 4. Give the dog a name and teach the dog to respond
Always call the dog by its name and don't try to change it. A name change will only confuse the dog.
Giving your dog a name that will help strengthen your bond with him. Use a cheerful tone of voice when you call the dog's name. This will increase his trust in you
Step 5. Buy a treat that can be used to train the dog
Try different types of treats until you find your favorite treat. Give the dog treats when the dog is being nice, following a command, or doing a trick.
Method 2 of 3: Showing Affection
Step 1. Gently pet the dog
Many dogs who have experienced violence fear being approached by human hands. Caress the underside of the dog's head with the palm of your hand. Do not stroke the top of the dog's head or tail. A stroke made with the palm of the hand (not the back of the hand) will not be considered an offensive gesture.
Make sure the dog sees you coming before petting it. If you sneak up on him, your dog may distrust you and bite you out of fear
Step 2. Get your dog to exercise and play
Since you have to build trust with a dog who has experienced violence, you should initially take your dog out to play gently. After about a month, your dog will be able to start trusting you. Play sports like football, catch, race and whatever your dog likes.
The more you walk him, the more his dog will trust you
Step 3. Give your dog lots of attention, but not too much
The difference between mindfulness and freedom should be limited. Take a moment each day to play with the dog. However, your attention can be stressful for a dog that doesn't trust you. Leave the dog alone if your attention is too much.
Step 4. Let the dog socialize carefully
In addition to you, your dog must also build trust with other people and dogs. This can be difficult if the dog has been subjected to severe violence. Start slowly, by allowing the dog to see another dog or person from afar. Then, let the dog approach gradually. You can ask someone you know for help with this so that other people don't get scared by a dog that might act aggressively.
- Once you are very close to the dog, you may consider getting another dog. If you can't handle it, take it for a walk more often so it can meet other dogs.
- Dogs who have never experienced violence but who don't socialize well can look like dogs that have experienced violence. Socialize dogs who have socialization problems. This can be helpful for dogs who have never even experienced violence.
Method 3 of 3: Training the Dog
Step 1. Use a reward system and don't give the dog any punishment
Positive behavior should be practiced because most dogs understand the relationship between action and reward better than punishment.
Never hit a dog. If you don't like what your dog is doing, say simple commands like "don't" or "no" calmly
Step 2. Use the counter conditioning technique
This technique will be useful if the dog has certain fears. In this technique, the dog is encouraged to gradually overcome his fear by baiting him with objects he likes.
For example, if your dog is afraid of bicycles, place his favorite toy or treat near a bicycle. Once your dog has picked up the bait, gradually move the treat or toy (over a few days or a few weeks) closer to the object it fears
Step 3. Train the dog with basic commands
This can take place slowly if you have recently adopted a dog that has experienced violence. Remember that if you build enough trust with him, the dog will eventually follow your lead.
Start with the "sit" and "here" commands. These commands will form the basis for advanced training such as "lay down" and others
Step 4. Be patient
Dogs who have experienced violence have been through a lot of trauma and deserve your time and patience. You can expect your dog to perform certain behaviors. However, these expectations must be realistic. Given their bad relationship with humans, dogs have no reason to trust you. Take some time each day and show the dog that you can be trusted.
Tips
The exact number of dogs that are abused each year is not known. However, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is developing a database to track violence against animals that will give a better picture of it
Warning
- Don't leave the dog free to do anything. Make sure that the dog follows the rules you set. You may want your dog to like you. However, in the long run, your dog will like you more if you set certain boundaries. While you can't expect it to behave perfectly right away, you can expect your dog not to break into your house or hurt anyone.
- Don't give the dog too much freedom at the start of the breed. Dogs may run away if they are frightened or afraid of you.
