Dogs are known for their loyalty - they bond with their owners for a long time, if not for life. A change of owner can be very difficult for a dog, for whatever reasons it may occur. It will take a lot of effort to establish a relationship of trust between the new owner and his pet.
Instructions
Step 1
The younger the dog, the easier it is to adapt to new conditions - the puppy will get used to new owners faster than an adult animal. Don't count on quick results - better be patient. In the early days, and possibly weeks with the dog, you will have to spend a lot of time.
Step 2
The first meeting with a new pet is very important. If you are too affectionate or, on the contrary, cold and rude, if you are hesitant and allow the dog to notice your insecurity, it will be difficult to achieve good contact with the animal. The dog will either be afraid of you or decide that it is not necessary to obey.
Step 3
If you know who owned the dog for you, try hanging out with the former owner. Find out more about your new pet: what delicacies he prefers, how he spent time with him on walks. The conditions in the new place of residence of the dog should remind her a little of the previous house - of course, if you did not take the animal from the street, from a shelter or from people who mistreated him.
Step 4
Do not forget that the practices in your home can be very different from the conditions in which the dog lived. If the previous owners did not educate her well, spoiled her, she will most likely not like the tough discipline. It will take more time and effort to make the animal obey and controllable. Try not to resort to forceful methods unless absolutely necessary.
Step 5
A dog may have strong affection for its former owner, even if he mistreated it. Therefore, until the animal gets used to it, do not leave it alone in the yard or on the street - the dog may run away. If the dog is sad, looks depressed, take the time to communicate with him; if possible, play or take for a walk.
Step 6
Do not try to "break" an aggressive dog - an immoderate display of strength will only embitter the animal even more, but you should make it clear that manifestations of aggression towards you, family members or other animals in the same house are unacceptable. Talk to your dog as calmly as possible, positioning yourself so that it cannot bite you. Do not rush to stroke her - the dog can regard unusual touches as attacks, especially if she is not used to affection.
Step 7
If the animal is intimidated, afraid of touch and a loud voice, do not rush to demand from her to follow commands - try to first gain her trust by affection, communicate, constantly calling her by name.
