How to Gain a Dog's Trust ?

Steps

1. Acclimate your dog to your house, if he/she is not acclimated already. (i.e. You            just bought your dog)

• Show him/her the whole house. Bedroom(s), Kitchen(s), Living Room, Den and Dining room (if applicable), even your Bathroom(s)!  

2. Once he/she is acclimated, you can begin the trust training. Get everything ready            in the Things You'll Need section below.

3. Get your dog to feel comfortable around you. This includes doing such things as:

• Playing together
• Roughhousing (If you have Medium to X-Large dog, not Toy - Small.)
• "Cuddle." (Most puppies and small dogs love to curl up on the couch)
• Playing "Chase Me." (You run around the house/outside and the dog chases you, this may only work with medium to large dogs.)
• Looking for a toy of his/hers (Hide his/her toy and go find it. Dogs love this game!)
• Giving treats when he/she does something good, or in general. (Don't make it a habit, begging dogs get very tiresome).
• How your dog was raised is a huge part in your friendship, if they were raised in a puppy mill they wont make friends as fast but will really connect to the ones they do make.
• And much more! Some of this stuff depends on the breed and/or size of your dog, so you try to develop a whole bunch of playing ideas, or otherwise!

4.Next, you will have to work on your dog's attention. This includes listening to you             and others.

• Try calling your dog's name. If he/she is smart, they'll come and find you!
• Practice the "Short, Large, and Friendly" maneuver.
  • First, you squat down to your dog's eye level.
  • Then, you open up your arms like you are about to hug a giant.
  • Finally, you don't chase the dog, you act friendly, until the dog comes to you.
• Note: This usually only works with Medium to X-Large dogs.
• This will almost always work when you need to get your dog to come to you, even when he/she is preoccupied with something.

5.Try petting your dog.

• Most dogs have a "Sweet Spot" that they love to get petted on. Once you find your dog's sweet spot, they'll trust you for good. Some sweet spots listed below.
  • Below the ears,
  • Sides of the ears,
  • The ears themselves,
  • The dog equivalent of a cheek (Side of head),
  • The back,
  • The top of the neck,
  • The bottom of the neck,
  • The top of the head,
  • The lower jaw,
  • In between the eyes,
  • The dog equivalent of armpits (Front legs only),
  • The stomach (Not always a safe bet for dogs.This is threatening behavior, only try if you have already developed trust. Puppies can get mad when you rub their stomachs),
  • And finally, the chest.

6. Always feed your dog on time!

• When you feed your dog on time, it is less likely to be hungry throughout the day. This can lead to a better relationship with dogs and, ultimately, a better dog! Keep the same schedule every day for better results.