{"id":5162,"date":"2022-09-16T03:15:49","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T03:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-your-rescue-dog-trusts-you\/"},"modified":"2022-09-17T06:25:21","modified_gmt":"2022-09-17T06:25:21","slug":"how-do-you-know-your-rescue-dog-trusts-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-your-rescue-dog-trusts-you\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you know your rescue dog trusts you?"},"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-you-know-your-rescue-dog-trusts-you\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_rescue_dog_to_trust_you\" title=\"How long does it take for a rescue dog to trust you?\">How long does it take for a rescue dog to trust you?<\/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-you-know-your-rescue-dog-trusts-you\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_bonds_with_you\" title=\"How do you know if your dog bonds with you?\">How do you know if your dog bonds with 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-you-know-your-rescue-dog-trusts-you\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_rescue_dog_loves_you\" title=\"How do you know if your rescue dog loves you?\">How do you know if your rescue dog loves 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-you-know-your-rescue-dog-trusts-you\/#How_do_you_know_if_a_dog_imprinted_on_you\" title=\"How do you know if a dog imprinted on you?\">How do you know if a dog imprinted on you?<\/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-you-know-your-rescue-dog-trusts-you\/#What_is_the_3_3_dog_rule\" title=\"What is the 3 3 dog rule?\">What is the 3 3 dog rule?<\/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-you-know-your-rescue-dog-trusts-you\/#How_do_I_build_trust_with_my_rescue_dog\" title=\"How do I build trust with my rescue dog?\">How do I build trust with my rescue dog?<\/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-you-know-your-rescue-dog-trusts-you\/#Do_dogs_pick_a_favorite_person\" title=\"Do dogs pick a favorite person?\">Do dogs pick a favorite person?<\/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-you-know-your-rescue-dog-trusts-you\/#How_do_I_tell_my_dog_I_love_him\" title=\"How do I tell my dog I love him?\">How do I tell my dog I love him?<\/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-you-know-your-rescue-dog-trusts-you\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_bond_with_new_owners\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to bond with new owners?\">How long does it take for a dog to bond with new owners?<\/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-you-know-your-rescue-dog-trusts-you\/#Do_rescue_dogs_remember_their_past\" title=\"Do rescue dogs remember their past?\">Do rescue dogs remember their past?<\/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-you-know-your-rescue-dog-trusts-you\/#Where_should_a_rescue_dog_sleep\" title=\"Where should a rescue dog sleep?\">Where should a rescue dog sleep?<\/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-you-know-your-rescue-dog-trusts-you\/#What_should_I_look_for_in_a_rescue_dog\" title=\"What should I look for in a rescue dog?\">What should I look for in a rescue dog?<\/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-you-know-your-rescue-dog-trusts-you\/#Do_dogs_feel_love_when_you_kiss_them\" title=\"Do dogs feel love when you kiss them?\">Do dogs feel love when you kiss them?<\/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-you-know-your-rescue-dog-trusts-you\/#How_do_you_know_a_dog_is_happy\" title=\"How do you know a dog is happy?\">How do you know a dog is happy?<\/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-you-know-your-rescue-dog-trusts-you\/#How_do_you_know_if_a_dog_thinks_youre_his_master\" title=\"How do you know if a dog thinks you\u2019re his master?\">How do you know if a dog thinks you\u2019re his master?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-a-rescue-dog-to\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_rescue_dog_to_trust_you\"><\/span>How long does it take for a rescue dog to trust you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">You can gauge the time it might take for your dog to fully acclimate to his home in threes: three days, three weeks, three months (Drs. London and McConnell)1. We think of that first 3 days (at a minimum) as the initial \u201cdetox period\u201d as the dog transitions from the shelter to your home.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-gain-a-dogs-trust-back\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Can you gain a dog\u2019s trust back?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-bonds-with-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_bonds_with_you\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog bonds with you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Other signs of a strong bond include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keeping tabs on your location when they are off leash.<\/li>\n<li>Frequently checking in to see where you\u2019re at.<\/li>\n<li>Performing obedience happily without hesitation.<\/li>\n<li>Making a great effort to find you when you play hide-and-seek.<\/li>\n<li>A desire to be near you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B0Y-GU3JqiQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-know-if-your-rescue-dog-loves\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_rescue_dog_loves_you\"><\/span>How do you know if your rescue dog loves you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The clearest sign a dog loves you: their tail is wagging everytime you walk through the door. Whether you\u2019ve been gone for the day or just a few minutes, a dog that wags their tail when they see you has most likely bonded with you.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O2gKcQGBQW4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-know-if-a-dog-imprinted-on-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_a_dog_imprinted_on_you\"><\/span>How do you know if a dog imprinted on you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Other signs that your dog is imprinting correctly are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Mimicking mom\u2019s behavior.<\/li>\n<li>Successful interactions.<\/li>\n<li>Snuggling.<\/li>\n<li>Calm behavior.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-3-3-dog-rule\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_3_3_dog_rule\"><\/span>What is the 3 3 dog rule?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A simple way to understand this process of getting your rescue dog adjusted and comfortable in its new home is called the 3-3-3 rule. This rule will help you understand the decompression process that your new furry friend will go through in the first 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months at a new home.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-build-trust-with-my-rescue-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_build_trust_with_my_rescue_dog\"><\/span>How do I build trust with my rescue dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here is some general advice on building trust with your rescue dog from my personal experience.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Be calm and respectful.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t pressure the dog, and let them dictate your interactions.<\/li>\n<li>Be the leader your dog needs.<\/li>\n<li>Find out what the dog loves and focus on that.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t hesitate to comfort the dog.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-pick-a-favorite-person\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_pick_a_favorite_person\"><\/span>Do dogs pick a favorite person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs often choose a favorite person who matches their own energy level and personality. In addition, some dog breeds are more likely to bond with a single person, making it more likely that their favorite person will be their only person. Breeds that tend to bond strongly to one person include: Basenji.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tHDDIFUHCuI\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-tell-my-dog-i-love-him\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_tell_my_dog_I_love_him\"><\/span>How do I tell my dog I love him?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>5 ways to tell your dog you love them in their own language<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Training and positive reinforcement. An excellent way to communicate your love is through positive reinforcement.<\/li>\n<li>Read to your dog. Do you read to your kids at bedtime?<\/li>\n<li>Give human touch.<\/li>\n<li>Engage in deep conversations.<\/li>\n<li>Rub your dog\u2019s ears.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rover.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/showing-dog-I-love-you-960x540.jpeg\" alt=\"8 Ways to Say 'I Love You' in Dog Language | The Dog People CA\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-bond-with\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_bond_with_new_owners\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to bond with new owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All dogs have differing temperaments and stories, so it\u2019s always a case-by-case situation. Aside from bonding in general, it often takes dogs between two days and two months to get used to the presence of their owners in general.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-rescue-dogs-remember-their-past\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_rescue_dogs_remember_their_past\"><\/span>Do rescue dogs remember their past?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs most likely use a combination of semantic and associative memories to relate their past to their present. There\u2019s still no clear-cut answer as to what your dog is capable of remembering and what they\u2019re not, but all together, evidence shows rescue dogs can indeed remember certain aspects of their past lives.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"where-should-a-rescue-dog-sleep\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_should_a_rescue_dog_sleep\"><\/span>Where should a rescue dog sleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sleeping-Initially the crate or bed should be in the room you would like the dog to sleep in eventually. The area should be safe, dog-proofed, easily cleaned, cozy and quiet, with familiar scents. Don\u2019t put your new dog in an uninhabited area like the garage or basement.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E-GZR1QAnec\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-i-look-for-in-a-rescue-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_look_for_in_a_rescue_dog\"><\/span>What should I look for in a rescue dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Finding the Right Rescue Dog<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do your research on breed characteristics.<\/li>\n<li>Learn how to choose the right breed\/mix.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a dog that comes to the front of the kennel and is excited to see you.<\/li>\n<li>Look for soft body language; avoid a dog that is very still and alert.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-feel-love-when-you-kiss-them\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_feel_love_when_you_kiss_them\"><\/span>Do dogs feel love when you kiss them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you kiss your dog, you may notice signs that indicate they know that the kiss is a gesture of affection. As puppies, this is not something that dogs would recognize, although they would feel you doing it. However, as they get older they associate the kisses and cuddles with you being happy with them.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-know-a-dog-is-happy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_a_dog_is_happy\"><\/span>How do you know a dog is happy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Physical signs of a happy dog<\/p>\n<p>A soft, partially open mouth. Ears that are relaxed, not pulled back or taut with alertness. Overall relaxed posture, with a raised head, relaxed tail, and confident stance (click here for more on dog body language) A tail wag that involves whole-body wiggles, or at least a relaxed body.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VkISVXHmucU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-know-if-a-dog-thinks-you-re-his\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_a_dog_thinks_youre_his_master\"><\/span>How do you know if a dog thinks you\u2019re his master?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>7 Adorable Signs That Your Dog Sees You As Her Pack Leader<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How Does Pack Order Work?<\/li>\n<li>Sign 1: Your Dog Follows You Around.<\/li>\n<li>Sign 2: She Lets You Walk Through The Door First.<\/li>\n<li>Sign 3: You Get Kisses.<\/li>\n<li>Sign 4: She Doesn\u2019t Steal Food From You.<\/li>\n<li>Sign 5: She Leaves You A Spot On The Couch.<\/li>\n<li>Sign 6: She Breaks Eye Contact With You First.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 4 --><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long does it take for a rescue dog to trust you?How do you know if your dog bonds with you?How do you know if your rescue dog loves you?How do you know if a dog imprinted on you?What is the 3 3 dog rule?How do I build trust with my rescue&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194886,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-long-does-it-take-for-a-rescue-dog-to-trust-you.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5162"}],"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=5162"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5162\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194888,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5162\/revisions\/194888"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194886"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5162"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5162"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5162"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}