This article was co-authored by David Levin and by wikiHow staff writer, Jessica Gibson. David Levin is the Owner of Citizen Hound, a professional dog walking business based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 9 years of professional dog walking and training experience, David's business has been voted the "Best Dog Walker SF" by Beast of the Bay for 2019, 2018, and 2017. Citizen Hound has also been ranked #1 Dog Walker by the SF Examiner and A-List in 2017, 2016, 2015. Citizen Hound prides themselves on their customer service, care, skill, and reputation.
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If your dog seems scared or hesitant around you, focus on improving your relationship. Ensure that the dog has a secure environment by making a safe, comfortable place for it in your home. Give your dog structure by training it and offering positive rewards. Once your dog feels cared for, it will bond with you easier. Take your dog for walks, play with it, and just let it be your companion. Over time, the dog will love your interactions.
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Professional Dog TrainerHelping your dog feel safe and secure will make it feel loved. Love requires vulnerability, so in order for your dog to love you, it needs to feel safe. To do that, let the dog come to you just as much if not more than you come to them. Working with animals is a marathon, not a sprint, so be patient, and don't rush the process of allowing your dog to feel comfortable with you.
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