{"id":15244,"date":"2022-03-25T10:55:46","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-trust-me-again\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:55:46","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:46","slug":"how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-trust-me-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-trust-me-again\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I get my dog to trust me again?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-trust-me-again\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_trust_me_again\" title=\"How do I get my dog to trust me again?\">How do I get my dog to trust me again?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-trust-me-again\/#Can_your_dog_lose_trust_in_you\" title=\"Can your dog lose trust in you?\">Can your dog lose trust in you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-trust-me-again\/#What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_doesnt_trust_you\" title=\"What do you do when your dog doesn&#8217;t trust you?\">What do you do when your dog doesn&#8217;t trust you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-trust-me-again\/#Why_does_my_dog_not_want_to_be_around_me_anymore\" title=\"Why does my dog not want to be around me anymore?\">Why does my dog not want to be around me anymore?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-trust-me-again\/#Can_you_ever_regain_a_dogs_Trust\" title=\"Can you ever regain a dogs Trust?\">Can you ever regain a dogs Trust?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-trust-me-again\/#Why_does_my_dog_not_like_me_anymore\" title=\"Why does my dog not like me anymore?\">Why does my dog not like me anymore?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-trust-me-again\/#How_do_I_regain_my_dogs_trust\" title=\"How do I regain my dogs trust?\">How do I regain my dogs trust?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-trust-me-again\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_doesnt_trust_you\" title=\"How do you know if your dog doesn&#8217;t trust you?\">How do you know if your dog doesn&#8217;t trust you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-trust-me-again\/#Why_does_my_dog_still_not_trust_me\" title=\"Why does my dog still not trust me?\">Why does my dog still not trust me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-trust-me-again\/#Can_your_dog_lose_interest_in_you\" title=\"Can your dog lose interest in you?\">Can your dog lose interest in you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-trust-me-again\/#How_do_you_know_when_a_dog_doesnt_trust_you\" title=\"How do you know when a dog doesn&#8217;t trust you?\">How do you know when a dog doesn&#8217;t trust you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-trust-me-again\/#Can_a_dog_learn_to_trust_you_again\" title=\"Can a dog learn to trust you again?\">Can a dog learn to trust you again?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-trust-me-again\/#Why_is_my_dog_ignoring_me_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my dog ignoring me all of a sudden?\">Why is my dog ignoring me all of a sudden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-trust-me-again\/#How_do_you_know_when_your_dog_doesnt_love_you_anymore\" title=\"How do you know when your dog doesn&#8217;t love you anymore?\">How do you know when your dog doesn&#8217;t love you anymore?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-to-trust-me-again\/#Why_is_my_dog_distancing_himself_from_me\" title=\"Why is my dog distancing himself from me?\">Why is my dog distancing himself from me?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_trust_me_again\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to trust me again?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Exercises to Build Trust With Your Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Slow Down. One of the biggest mistakes that many people make is that they just move too fast.  <\/li>\n<li>Avert Your Eyes. In many human cultures, it&#8217;s polite to meet someone&#8217;s eyes.  <\/li>\n<li>Offer Your Side.  <\/li>\n<li>Talk Less.  <\/li>\n<li>Observe Closely.  <\/li>\n<li>Let the Dog Approach You.  <\/li>\n<li>Play the Plate Game.  <\/li>\n<li>Play Treat and Retreat.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_your_dog_lose_trust_in_you\"><\/span>Can your dog lose trust in you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can lose your dog&#8217;s trust by being inconsistent as well. Dogs are innocent, if a little mischievous at times, and their misbehavior is not malevolent. The owner should make clear what kind of behavior he expects from his dog. Discipline should be firm and consistent without harshness or maliciousness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_doesnt_trust_you\"><\/span>What do you do when your dog doesn&#8217;t trust you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a dog doesn&#8217;t trust you, <b>they may track your movements.<\/b> Take notice if a dog seems to be watching your every move  that could mean that they don&#8217;t trust you or that they feel uncomfortable around you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_not_want_to_be_around_me_anymore\"><\/span>Why does my dog not want to be around me anymore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs are not moralists. They will not dislike a person for their views or character. They will judge us by their experience of both specific individuals and humans in general. A dog will often not like being around a person <b>because they feel uncomfortable or threatened by them<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_ever_regain_a_dogs_Trust\"><\/span>Can you ever regain a dogs Trust?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs are generally forgiving and may still trust you after you hit them, especially if this was an isolated incident. That said, dogs also build up a strong association with pain and fear so you may need to take steps (and be patient throughout the process) to show your dog that you aren&#8217;t someone to be scared of.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_not_like_me_anymore\"><\/span>Why does my dog not like me anymore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can lose your dog&#8217;s trust by being inconsistent as well. Dogs are innocent, if a little mischievous at times, and their misbehavior is not malevolent. The owner should make clear what kind of behavior he expects from his dog. Discipline should be firm and consistent without harshness or maliciousness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_regain_my_dogs_trust\"><\/span>How do I regain my dogs trust?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How To Get A Dog To Trust You<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Stay calm. It can be tempting to greet a dog with excited energy, but avoid the temptation.  <\/li>\n<li>Respect their space.  <\/li>\n<li>Get on their level.  <\/li>\n<li>Let them come to you.  <\/li>\n<li>Go for a walk.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_doesnt_trust_you\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog doesn&#8217;t trust you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Physical Signs A dog that doesn&#8217;t trust you may cower from your touch or even your voice. <b>He may ignore your commands and fail to recognize you as the pack leader. Your dog may be aggressive or defensive of his territory, particularly his bed and his food, not trusting that they won&#8217;t be taken away from him.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_still_not_trust_me\"><\/span>Why does my dog still not trust me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What causes trust issues? It&#8217;s easy to label a dog with trust issues as having a history of abuse or neglect; surprisingly often though, it&#8217;s most likely a fear of the <b>unknown, the stress of being in unfamiliar surroundings, and being around unfamiliar people.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_your_dog_lose_interest_in_you\"><\/span>Can your dog lose interest in you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>As we get older, our mental functions can slow down and our thinking and reaction times can slow. The same is true for dogs. You may find that your dog may have developed new or different interests, or you may have noticed some small changes in their behaviour or personality as they have got older.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_a_dog_doesnt_trust_you\"><\/span>How do you know when a dog doesn&#8217;t trust you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a dog doesn&#8217;t trust you, <b>they may track your movements.<\/b> Take notice if a dog seems to be watching your every move  that could mean that they don&#8217;t trust you or that they feel uncomfortable around you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_learn_to_trust_you_again\"><\/span>Can a dog learn to trust you again?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Physical Signs A dog that doesn&#8217;t trust you may cower from your touch or even your voice. <b>He may ignore your commands and fail to recognize you as the pack leader. Your dog may be aggressive or defensive of his territory, particularly his bed and his food, not trusting that they won&#8217;t be taken away from him.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_ignoring_me_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my dog ignoring me all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though usually associated with a behavioral issue or a failing conditioned response, your dog may be ignoring you for a medical reason. If your dog suddenly starts ignoring you, appears off-balance, and seems to startle easy, <b>he may be suffering from a ruptured eardrum<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_your_dog_doesnt_love_you_anymore\"><\/span>How do you know when your dog doesn&#8217;t love you anymore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>20 Signs Your Pet Hates You<\/b><\/p>\n<li>They&#8217;re Peeing On Things. Shutterstock.  <\/li>\n<li>They Chew Up Your Stuff.  <\/li>\n<li>They&#8217;re Using Your House as a Toilet.  <\/li>\n<li>They Bite.  <\/li>\n<li>They Scratch.  <\/li>\n<li>They Growl.  <\/li>\n<li>Their Ears Are Back or Flat.  <\/li>\n<li>They Bare Their Teeth.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_distancing_himself_from_me\"><\/span>Why is my dog distancing himself from me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why Isolating Himself Occurs in Dogs. Your dog may be isolating himself <b>because of a mental or physical condition, the reason of which could vary. Anxieties and fears are commonly seen in dogs, and can develop due to a number of reasons, such as poor socialization or trauma.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do I get my dog to trust me again?Can your dog lose trust in you?What do you do when your dog doesn&#8217;t trust you?Why does my dog not want to be around me anymore?Can you ever regain a dogs Trust?Why does my dog not like me anymore?How do I regain my&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15244","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15244"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15244"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15244\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15244"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15244"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}