Monday 14 March 2011

Bonding!

We've bonded! It takes quite a while longer for a rescue dog to settle into a new home than you might think. Routine is important, what he is allowed to do and what he isn't. What time is dinner time and what time is walkies. A new dog must also 'bond' with a new owner. Scientific studies have proved that the hormone 'oxytocin' is produced when owners stroke and cuddle their dogs. This is the same hormone that a mother produces when she is feeding her baby. This is a bonding hormone and it really does work between humans and dogs.
This week we have been bonding. Lots of eye contact, lots of physical contact, lots of play, lots of gentle grooming. All these activities are bonding. So now, just after 7 days in a new home it really does feel like I am 'in love' again. We have bonded!

4 comments:

  1. Well he certainly looks to be making himself right at home...so glad to hear that everything is working out.:)

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  2. Congrats! Its the best feeling to bond with an animal

    Kari
    http://dogisgodinreverse.com

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  3. 'Leo' looks very much at home :)

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  4. Greetings from Southern California

    God bless you and have a nice day :-)

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