{"id":3811,"date":"2021-12-21T06:56:13","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T12:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petpundit.com\/?p=3798"},"modified":"2021-12-21T06:56:13","modified_gmt":"2021-12-21T12:56:13","slug":"respectful-and-non-intimidating-engagement-with-new-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cathyrosenthal.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/21\/respectful-and-non-intimidating-engagement-with-new-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Respectful and non-intimidating engagement with new dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Cathy,<\/span><\/p>\n

Your suggestions to James C. in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, who was having problems bonding with his daughter’s dog, were good ones, including bringing a special toy for the dog and helping walk or feed the dog while visiting. I also found avoiding eye contact with my in-laws’ dog helped tremendously. The dog was intimidated by my presence, but avoiding eye contact minimized that problem. Shortly after, the dog laid down near me on the couch, gave me a few kisses on the hand, and let me pet her while she fell asleep. I think if James tries this method, he just may achieve the results he’s seeking. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Howard R., Hermosa Beach, California<\/span><\/p>\n

Dear Howard,<\/span><\/p>\n

While I advised James to just be present and not engage the dog until the dog was ready to come around, I checked and I didn\u2019t tell him to avoid eye contact, which is good advice when meeting any new dog. Personally, I don\u2019t engage a dog unless a dog engages me. People think that’s odd since I work in the animal world, but I think it\u2019s a respectful way to gain the trust of our animal friends.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cathy M. Rosenthal is a longtime animal advocate, author, columnist and pet expert who has more than 25 years in the animal welfare field. Send your pet questions, stories and tips to <\/span><\/i>cathy@petpundit.com<\/span><\/i><\/a>. Please include your name, city, and state. You can follow her @cathymrosenthal<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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