User talk:Saapfosters

if you are fostering a dog or own a dog who was once hurt by its owner or beaten then you know that it is very scared of you when it comes to your home. I foster dogs so i have had so many sad story's and i have learned to gain their trust. you will need lots of treats. The first thing you do is you lightly stroke them along their whole body not just the back or head but bellow the chin and the belly(once they warm up to you a little more) their legs and their tail.remember when you pet them to talk in a light voice and tell them it will be ok i will protect you.Also remember not to be all up in their face because they need some personal space. Lastly put your hand in a fist shape with a treat in the middle and say touch then lightly tap their nose with your fist and give them the treat, occasionally just give them a treat for no reason. do this a minimum of 6times a day and they will love you with in a week or so depending on the dog and how severe the beating was. Katie Wid.