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Sometimes you may find it a bit challenging as a dog owner when you can’t figure out how to show your dog the love and attention he craves. It may be hard to find them staring at you, and you standing there with no clue as to what they want or need either.

There are several ways you can show your dog some love and affection without wondering if they question your dedication to them. Showing your dog a little love in a language he understands can go a long way in creating a bond between dog and owner.

Use Facial Expressions

It has been found that there are several different facial expressions your dog will positively respond to. For example, it had been found that the dog may raise his eyebrow when he sees you have come home and he offers this gesture as his own subtle greeting.

When you take the time to show facial expression to your pup, you are letting them know you love them.

Ear Rubs

Dogs have three major nerve centers on their bodies and the ears happen to be one of them. It has been shown that gentle ear rubs can go a long way in helping your pup relax and you are effectively making him feel loved. The rubbing of the ears triggers the secretion of endorphins, and this will calm your pup down and help him relax while providing him with love and affection.

Have a Conversation

Do you find yourself ever talking to your dog and wondering if he really understands? Well, it just so happens, that dogs may actually understand a few words and even if they don’t understand the words, the way we say them is a good indication of how they should feel about it.

Talking to your dog encourages a close bond and shows love and attachment to them.

Healthy Treats

When you reward your pup with healthy treats, you are also successfully showing them much love. Not only are you giving them something tasty to snack on, but you have also chosen a healthy treat that will benefit his overall well-being.

Even the smallest things can mean the world to your dog and providing them with love and attention is all they need after a long day they had to spend apart from you.

Many things may cause a certain amount of stress and anxiety for your pup and helping them face their fears is one thing you can do as a responsible and loving pet owner.

While we may find a bit of humor in the fact that our dog runs away from the vacuum cleaner or we find that they seize up when around other dogs or strangers, we need to find ways to help them face their different fears to help avoid any traumatic and unnecessary situations and feelings.

A few other things our pets may be afraid of:

Trips to the veterinarian

Thunderstorms

Being around new people and other pets

Fireworks and other loud noises

Use Positive Reinforcement

One of the best ways to help your dog face their fears is by employing a bit of positive reinforcement. Making sure they know simple commands such as stay and sit are good and will help the environment feel a bit more controlled for them. As always, reward their good behavior and listening skills with a treat and make sure they feel safe and secure.

Desensitize Them to What Scares Them

If you find that your dog is afraid of being around new people, you should begin to desensitize them and slowly introduce them to their fear in small increments to give them ample time to overcome the fear and get used to it. To begin with, make sure there is enough distance between the dog and the thing they are afraid of and be patient with the process.

Talk to a Professional

If you have found that you have done everything as suggested and you have tried to create a calm and secure environment to help them overcome their fears but are finding it to be more challenging than you thought, consider talking to a professional.

They are experienced when it comes to knowing how to help pup face their fears and can offer sound advice and support for both you and pup.