Put Yourself in the Shoes of Your Dog and Live Happily Ever After with Them

Dog owners usually love their dogs. The problem is sometimes dog owners just don't have actual empathy for their dogs. Empathy is putting yourself in the other fellow's shoes. We sometimes have to "think" like a dog to solve dog problem behaviors or just to live happily with our dogs. It could be true that many of the "problem dog behaviors" people complain about are not really the dog's fault.

If you or someone you know keeps getting dogs that seem to always turn out "bad," chances are greater the dogs are not the true source of the problem. Show your puppy or dog a little empathy. Put yourself in their place.

Some common themes on puppies in a new home is:

• puppy won't eat
• puppy just lies around
• puppy is not interested in me or family
• puppy ran and hid under the sofa as soon as we got home
• puppy cried all night
• puppy peed in the middle of the floor and he was suppose to paper trained at least

Just think about this for a moment. What if you were taken from your birth place, your parents, all your siblings, familiar sounds and smells and put in a strange place you never seen before, all new people, all new smells and sounds? You might pee on the floor too! You might experience "culture shock" if taken to a foreign country. The same things happen for "some" puppies taken into new homes. For them it is like being in a "foreign country."

After awhile the culture shock wears off and puppy begins to find out this new place is just as good, if not better, in some ways than his old home. And the same would be for you if you were visiting or starting to live in a new culture or country. After you look around a bit you find out there are many good things about this new place and you settle in happily.

Like humans, dogs produce oxytocin. Oxytocin is sometimes known as the "cuddlehormone" or the "love hormone," because it is released when people snuggle up or bond socially. Dogs also have highly evolved limbic systems - more advanced than the majority of other species and comparable to humans, which enables them to experience a range of higher emotions. This system helps them to appreciate beauty and is also similar to a religious ecstacy us humans feel.

Watch your dog gazing at a sunset or absorbing the beauty of nature. All these meditative moments are caused by their limbic activity. Ever notice how your dog wants to smell and sometimes get up close with flowers and other parts of nature as you take them on nature walks. This is all part of their limbic activity.

I take nature walks around a lake almost daily. There is one happy, funny little dog who from time to time runs loose. He must live nearby. He is a very gentle dog and just takes his nature walk around this lake seemingly having the time of his life. There are ducks around the lake. When the ducks see this little dog coming, they all run as fast as they can to get into the water. Well....the dog can swim. He follows after them, swimming his way toward them, but of course can never catch them in the water. After awhile the dog gives up and comes back upon land continuing his walk around the lake, stopping to smell the flowers and conversing with other walkers. He almost looks like a human taking nature walks.

One of the most important things to know about dogs is that they are all "pack members." When you understand this aspect of a dog, you can start to understand more about what motivates him and how he thinks rather than how you think. You must enter into their pack world as well. You are Alpha. Within their dog world, there are leaders and followers. Most important though is to establish that you are the main leader of the entire pack, even if it is just you and another dog. You are still the Alpha of you both. This is because you provide food, shelter, affection and fun.

He Stares at Me Every Time I Eat!

From pitiful, longing looks to grumpy growl grumbling, dogs all over the world appear to be begging to eat the food on your plate, much to our annoyance. While he may find the smell of your food super appealing, that's not the primary take-away from this behavior. So, what is he trying to communicate? Let's put on our "pack mentality glasses." As social creatures, dogs view mealtime as a social event. As top dog, you are responsible for fairness at mealtime. But when you - and other human family members - partake, your dog feels left out. Punished even. So, in a sense, they are begging ... only they're begging for inclusion. If at mealtime, you provide them food or a healthy treat, then suddenly your dog not only feels included, they also no longer feel ostracized. Try it for yourself and see if everyone isn't happier! You might even try giving them a "special healthy meal" all their own. I suggest one of the wet meals from Life's Abundance such as:

Turkey and Shrimp in Broth

Your dog will flip for Turkey & Shrimp in Broth, a savory omelet-inspired meal featuring turkey, shrimp, eggs, red skinned potatoes, red bell peppers and cheddar cheese. And the goodness doesn’t end there! This scrumptious meal also includes …

• Broccoli 
• Dried cranberries & blueberries 
• Healthy avocado, flaxseed & olive oil 
• Guaranteed taurine & L-Carnitine 

In fact, canines can’t resist the delightful flavor of this delicious medley, seasoned with just the right amount of basil and parsley. 

Every serving of this premium canned cuisine includes optimal amounts of added vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and omega fatty acids, all to help maintain a healthy, happy body. 

Serve as a complete and wholesome stand-alone meal or as mouth-watering topper for our premium kibble. No matter how you dish it out, Turkey & Shrimp in Broth is the perfect way to deliver powerful nutrition, canned feast style! 

He Keeps Chewing Up My Shoes or Socks!

This one is so common, it's hard to find someone who hasn't experienced the heartbreak of losing a favorite pair of shoes. Sadly, many feel their dog was being vindictive and dole out a harsh punishment. First of all, canine memory works differently than it does for us. Shaking a slobbery, mangled shoe at your puppy is really going to baffle them, especially if it's been more than 20 minutes since it was destroyed. So, what are dogs trying to tell you when they chew up your shoes? This question is answered best with another question: what is the last thing you do before you leave the house for an extended period of time? You put on your shoes, right! Your dog believes - with evidence gathered basically every day - that destroying your shoes will prevent you from leaving the house (i.e., the pack). He's really not being a jerk, he's just trying to keep you where you belong ... with him! To avoid this happening, simply protect your footwear with a dog gate.

You can also leave your dog with some tasty nutritious chew treats, something like Porky Puffs, a healthy alternative to rawhide chews.

Dogs can’t resist the rich aroma of our delicious pig snouts. Packed with high-quality protein, Porky Puffs chewable treats are non-greasy and contain no artificial preservatives or flavors. And with no artificial colors, you won’t have to worry about hard-to-remove stains in your carpet!

They are easily digestible and therefore a safe alternative to rawhide, which can cause choking, throat irritations and potentially dangerous intestinal blockages.

Since the digestive system is the first line of immune defense, treating your dog to a Porky Puff won’t put a strain on his or her health, like other highly-processed products on the market today. You’ll feel better providing a treat they’ll love, while helping to maintaining a healthy digestive system. And Porky Puffs are appropriate for dogs of all ages.

Give your sweet pup something to be truly thankful for – yummy Porky Puffs!

Do you raise puppies for sale and/or show?

If so, you might be interested to know that using and recommending the Life's Abundance products can result in substantial on the side (part time) or full time income. As you send your puppies home on the products you build a customer base that in the long run can result in you receiving your pet care products for FREE. 

Use our products. Using the Life's Abundance pet products is also an excellent way of "giving back" to the pet community. Charitable work is at the core of the Life's Abundance mission. Every order placed contributes to homeless animals. The work is done through the non-profit branch of Life's Abundance

If you become impressed with our products, just wait until you hear about our income opportunity. You might be surprised to learn that you can earn a substantial income from selling our health-promoting products for pets and humans. There's never been a more exciting time to sign-up as a Life's Abundance Field Representative. With new product releases on the horizon, you will find more ways to reach new customers and net serious wages.

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