brittany_137 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Does anyone know any good bonding activities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 (edited) Just play with the dog. I truly believe that you just playing with the pup, you're really relaxed, happy and just enjoying being with the dog... they will sense that. Play their games like join in their zoomies, play tug, go hunting with lizards with them.. Also training is a good way to bond with a dog. Edited August 8, 2011 by CW EW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Dog Walking has to be at the top of any list as a bonding activity infact I would say essential.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 walking, playing , exploring ,training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
**Super_Dogs** Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Training your dog and keeping it fun. Not forgetting the all important reward for working for you which is treats and a game/play. Keep training sessions short and high energy :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacqui835 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 (edited) Dog Walking has to be at the top of any list as a bonding activity infact I would say essential.. Walking with a dog I think is a good way to maintain and improve the relationship, but if you're trying to build one where there isn't something there already, I find walking can actually make it worse - just because you realise how out of sinc you are etc and it can make you feel frustrated with the dog. I find training and playing can work wonders though - and have personally had great results. Edited August 8, 2011 by jacqui835 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittany_137 Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 thanks for all your comments, we already have a strong bond. but i want to make sure it stays strong, and try to make it as strong as possible. we've started going to a dog club on sundays, we go on nightly walks and play with his toys together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Jones Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I am surprised no one has suggested dog grooming. I make it a daily activity to spend a few minutes with my dog giving them a quick brush and checking for any injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinay2 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 (edited) Food. No 'free feeding' - all food comes from you. 'Bonding' btw is mostly about leadership and having your dog look to you as a good leader. ......and about enjoying the time you spend with your dog no matter what you are doing together. (though being a good leader helps this too ;) ) Edited August 8, 2011 by espinay2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Dog Walking has to be at the top of any list as a bonding activity infact I would say essential.. Absolutely. Also helps a new dog bond with the resident dog. As well as the other activities others have mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Joining a training club is a great way to bond with your dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puglvr Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 grooming for me too. I also talk a lot to my dogs and sing at them when I'm doing mundane things like getting their food ready and hanging out washing - I also make sure I use their names. No mean feat when you have 14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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