Don’t forget about cuddles
If you want to create a strong connection with your pet, you have to cuddle up together as often as possible. Not only will you feel better after a hug session, but your pet will also know for sure that you love them back. For instance, according to animal experts, dogs love to cuddle with their owners.
“Cuddling is the canine parallel to handholding or hugging,” Jodi Andersen, co-founder and chief dog expert at How I Met My Dog tells Elite Daily. “Pack animals like to be as close to their pack members as possible, and what better way to stay connected than snuggling and cuddling.”
Studies have shown that when you cuddle with your pet, your brains produce oxytocin – also known as the “love hormone” – and it will improve your relationship, creating a strong bond between you. Don’t forget that even those independent felines sometimes need the human touch, so try to give them affection as well.
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I’m not sure where this fits in. Several of my dogs have loved lying on their backs with all four feet in the air. This becomes an invitation to rub their tummies. They loved the feel of a warm,
gentle hand moving slowly up and down. It can become tedious, so have something else ready to do. Some of my playful dogs, especially Beagles, have taken the “upsidedown hint” as an invitation to me to play, such as chasing them down the hall. If this is not allowed to grow out of control, it’s tons of fun for dog and me. The leash training is especially important for elderly owners. An untrained dog may try to become loving by placing his/her body between your feet. The leash then tangles with cane and feet, and possibiities for a crash are endless.