Conscious Companion
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We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made. ~ M. Acklam 

2. Bonding

Watch this video to learn how to Teach Your Dog A Proper Tug of War 

Tug of War Doesn't Mean WAR. 

If you want to play tug with your dog but have been holding back because you’ve heard that tug-of-war makes dogs aggressive, I have some great news for you!  Playing tug-of-war (by the rules) will strengthen your dog’s much needed self-control, and teach him/her to respond to you even when they are very excited.  The consequence for breaking a rule is that the game ends, so dogs who love to tug learn the rules pretty fast!  Tug-of-war and other rough-and-tumble games are not only fun, but they also make your dog more obedient and confident!  


These links and video will teach you the rules: 
  • Playing Tug-of-War with Your Dog
  • Tug O' War IS a Fun Game to Play!
  • Can Playing Tug-of-War Make a Dog Dominant? A Scientific Study Dispels the Myth


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Bonding with GAMES!

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"Having a bond with your dog may see like something that comes naturally with ‘just having them’. Developing a deep bond with them actually takes quite a bit of time and effort and may come easier with some dogs more than others. Anyone can feed and shelter an animal but having a special connection with them is much more rewarding."  ~Excerpt from from a dear friend and dog trainer's post: Developing a Bond With Your Dog


More helpful articles:
  • 9 Ways to Improve your Relationship with your Dog
  • Building the Dog-Human Bond: It’s never too late to reinforce this critical foundation

"In order to have happy, frustration-free partnerships with our dogs, we need more than just love and training. For a relationship that truly thrives, we must cement a bond with our dog built on trust, mutual respect and regard." 
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  • Welcome to Conscious Companion®
  • EXPLORE
  • Compassionate Consulting
  • Replacing “Pets” with Purpose
  • Conscious Companions®
  • Services & Support
    • A Time of Transition
    • Family Plans
    • Chakra Check-ups
    • Energy Signatures
    • Felines
    • Canines
    • Puppy 101
    • Dogs & Storks (Expecting Parents)
    • Dogs & Toddlers
    • Parrots
    • Reptiles & Amphibians
    • Small Exotic Mammals
    • Working with Energy
  • Workshops
    • Conscious Companion Workshops
    • A Fear-Free 4th of July
  • Compliments
  • The ABCs
  • Published Works
  • Gifted Resources
  • Books In The Works
    • The Thrilling Trilogy!
  • Contact
  • The Chronicles of Conscious Companion®
  • Energies of Earth Angels