The short version
Give him goodies: By offering your dog yummy treats or toys—especially while introducing him to a new sight, sound, or smell—you'll be helping him make a positive association with you and whatever else he's experiencing. The BFF Box has one of each (a MegaPlush toy and Ryan's Barkery treats) as well as the MegaLast Bone, which is is double the fun—this durable (info about toy here, nylon, chewable toy or whatever) can be stuffed with your pooch's favorite treat, like peanut butter, and frozen. Get recipes here.
Get outside with him: Playing outdoors not only provides exercise and helps him burn off that excess energy that causes him to tear up your furniture, but it also serves as bonding time between you and him. Pick your passion: playing fetch, throwing a Frisbee, or blowing bubbles—your dog will likely be happy to play along.
Why does my dog do that?
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Frequently asked questions
How to make your dog your best friend?
The AKC walks through this step by step — the key points are covered above, sourced to the AKC article linked on this page. Give him goodies: By offering your dog yummy treats or toys—especially while introducing him to a new sight, sound, or smell—you'll be helping him make a posit…
How to make your puppy your best friend?
The AKC walks through this step by step — the key points are covered above, sourced to the AKC article linked on this page. Give him goodies: By offering your dog yummy treats or toys—especially while introducing him to a new sight, sound, or smell—you'll be helping him make a posit…
How to make your dog your best friend book?
The AKC walks through this step by step — the key points are covered above, sourced to the AKC article linked on this page. Give him goodies: By offering your dog yummy treats or toys—especially while introducing him to a new sight, sound, or smell—you'll be helping him make a posit…