Dogs are arguably the most loyal creatures on earth. They form strong bonds with their owners and are always there when you need them.
Before you could earn those benefits, though, they need to be able to trust you first. We’re not talking about the superficial kind of trust. We’re talking about the kind of trust that has no reservations.
This story is about a vet named Dr. Thomas Hamilton. He’s gone viral on social media because of the way he has revealed the process of how a dog trusts humans.
This vet shows just how much dogs can love someone. While it looks like it’s an easy task, it takes a lot of faith in a dog’s heart for this vet to put himself out there.
First and foremost, Dr. Hamilton dog-proofs the room. He removes anything that a dog could use as a weapon. This way, the dog can’t hurt him even if it wanted to.
He also makes sure that he keeps people in the room to a minimum. Most of the time, no other people or animals are around. This adds a sense of security to anxious dogs who view humans as the problem.
Dr. Hamilton will then approach the dog and start to talk to it. He talks to the dog in a soft, soothing voice.
He then drops to the floor, lower than the dog’s stance. Dr. Hamilton shows vulnerability to scared dogs, and the effect is powerful. It’s not instantaneous, but his methods definitely get these dogs to trust him.
Once they trust him, they’re all in. They’ll follow him anywhere and do everything he says. It’s a beautiful thing to see!
If you’re having trouble building trust with your dog, maybe this story will give you some ideas. Dr. Hamilton is definitely onto something, and we’re willing to bet he’ll be able to help more than he thinks so!
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