| Link between Humans and Canines | | | | come to depend more and more on humans for |
| Dogs have proved their loyalty to humans over | | | | their welfare. While it might still be possible for |
| time, assisting us in countless tangible and | | | | them to survive in the wild, they need our care |
| intangible ways, expecting very little in exchange. | | | | and attention to thrive. All we have to do for our |
| Since their domestication by humans more than | | | | dogs is to look out for their well being. Our first |
| 30,000 years ago, dogs have walked along with | | | | and important responsibility as dog owners is to |
| humans to hunt, to protect our belongings, to | | | | fulfill their basic necessities like food, shelter and |
| serve the disabled, to rescue those in need and | | | | health care. Other responsibilities include training |
| give us the much needed love and companionship. | | | | them to respect their boundaries and understand |
| From our side we do our best to take care of | | | | their jobs. They in turn are delighted to do what |
| their needs and improve the quality of their lives. | | | | they are taught. |
| The human bond with dogs is unmistakable and its | | | | How to Reinforce the Human-Canine Bond |
| no wonder that this mutually beneficial relationship | | | | The human-canine bonding starts the moment |
| has grown and strengthened over the years. | | | | they meet and continues to develop throughout |
| What Dogs Do For Us | | | | the human-dog relationship. There are a number |
| While dogs do countless services to humans, its | | | | of things that you can do to strengthen this bond |
| probably their unconditional love and friendship that | | | | and the best way is to participate in various |
| is the most sought after by humans in the | | | | activities with your pet. Activities to strengthen |
| human-canine bond. However, it has been | | | | the bond can be very simple, like a grooming |
| scientifically proven that humans stand to gain | | | | routine or going for a walk with your pet. If you |
| many health benefits as pet owners. Being with | | | | are looking for a more structured bonding then |
| dogs helps us relax and keeps our blood pressure | | | | you can enter one or more of the various dog |
| in check. Moreover, dogs keep us active which is | | | | training programs to improve their agility, |
| important to stay healthy. They take joy and | | | | obedience, etc. If you are interested then you can |
| pride to serve us in different ways. Their service | | | | participate in dog shows. If your pet shows |
| to the mentally and physically challenged as | | | | interest in therapy then you can take your dog to |
| companion dogs, their role as search-and-rescue | | | | visit patients in nursing homes. |
| dogs, therapy dogs and service dogs are | | | | The more your effort to identify and encourage |
| commendable. More than this, the love and joy | | | | the interests of your dog the easier it will be for |
| that they bring to us and our children is invaluable. | | | | you to reinforce your bond with your dog. No |
| What Dogs Want From Us | | | | matter what you decide to do to strengthen this |
| Have you ever wondered what the dogs want | | | | human-animal bond, you can be sure that both |
| from us in exchange for their love and loyalty? | | | | you and your dog will be rewarded for your |
| Well, probably very little. But, since the time they | | | | efforts. |
| were domesticated dogs have evolved and have | | | | |