{"id":11015,"date":"2022-02-10T07:00:34","date_gmt":"2022-02-10T07:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/?p=11015"},"modified":"2022-01-27T10:34:31","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T10:34:31","slug":"5-valentines-day-tips-to-help-your-partner-and-your-dog-to-get-along","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.travall.com\/en-gb\/5-valentines-day-tips-to-help-your-partner-and-your-dog-to-get-along\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Valentine\u2019s Day tips to help your partner and your dog to get along"},"content":{"rendered":"

In our household, if you tried to narrow it down, you\u2019d probably find that much of the conversation revolves around the dog. \u201cDid you give Fido a dental chew?\u201d, \u201cWhen\u2019s his next appointment at the groomer?\u201d, \u201cAre you ready to take Fido for a walk with me?\u201d. If you look even closer still, we tend to find that many of the discussions are about things that our dog does that just make us laugh out loud. Truly there is not a day goes by when he does not make us giggle and, for us, that is one of the joys of having a pet at home. However, for others that is not necessarily the case. Back in 2012, an article in the <\/span>Daily Mail<\/span><\/i> \u00b9 suggested that dogs can cause more than 2,000 arguments in a household over the dog’s lifetime. In a poll conducted by the Associated Press-Petside,\u00b2 approximately 14% of people would choose their dog over their own spouse. During the pandemic, more and more households welcomed a dog into their lives, but how does a dog affect your relationship with your partner? Take a look at our Valentine\u2019s Day tips so the course of true love can (hopefully) run more smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Valentine\u2019s Day tip number 1: Determine what will work for you both at the outset<\/b><\/h2>\n

Is your partner a dog lover? Some people cannot imagine being without a dog in their home, whereas others cannot imagine sharing their home with a pet.\u00a0 It can be very difficult for someone who does not like (or is afraid of) dogs to adjust to having a pet around. If your partner is allergic to pets, it can be an even bigger problem. A dog sensing fear or dislike from your partner does not make for a comfortable situation. Determining what will work for you both at the outset could be a smart move in the long term.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tip number 2: How to blend households<\/b><\/h2>\n

Introducing a new person into a household can be confusing for dogs who are pack animals and enjoy knowing where everyone sits in the pecking order.\u00a0 Your dog\u2019s home is his territory and he will want to protect it. Introduce a partner gradually and start on neutral ground.\u00a0 Make sure your partner and your pet are very used to one another before you get to the moving-in stage. When your partner does move in, make sure that the pet\u2019s sleeping areas are not compromised.\u00a0 If you are blending households that both contain pets, introduce the pets on neutral ground.\u00a0 The pets should be very familiar with each other before living under the same roof and need to be comfortable at home <\/span>and<\/i><\/b> on the road.\u00a0 At home make sure each dog has his own special place and try to do the same in the car.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Travall<\/span><\/a> has products that can help dogs from both families to feel at ease in the car.\u00a0 Why not kit both your cars out with the perfect dog transport system in the form of Travall’s Safety Plus Pack comprising<\/span> dog guard<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> boot divider<\/span><\/a> and<\/span> boot mat<\/span><\/a>?\u00a0 Keep both dogs securely positioned in both your car and that of your partner – it could be the perfect Valentine’s Day gift.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Valentine\u2019s Day tip number 3: Compromise<\/b><\/h2>\n

For many dog owners, their dog is like their child. Just as parents would discuss raising children, owners should discuss training, behavioural issues, and how much time, money, and attention should be devoted to the dog.\u00a0 As with any relationship, make compromises where necessary and show kindness and compassion.\u00a0 Disputes over the dog can range from who should walk the dog to where the dog sits in your vehicle.\u00a0 Determine what the issues are in your household and how you can resolve them. When you decide on a household rule, stick to it. Don\u2019t expect your partner to love your pet as much as you do.\u00a0 As long as your pet is treated well by your partner and your pet is friendly in return, that can be OK.\u00a0 Try to share out tasks involved in the care of your pet between you, but be prepared (and content) to take on the lion’s share of the work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tip number 4: Resolve jealousy issues<\/b><\/h2>\n

You mean everything to your dog and you mean everything to your partner! It can be difficult for your dog and for your significant other to see affection directed elsewhere.\u00a0 Don\u2019t neglect to spend time with your dog after your partner has moved in and try to ensure that your partner also builds a relationship with your dog by spending time, giving treats and plenty of attention.<\/span><\/p>\n

Valentine\u2019s Day tip number 5: Talk to an expert<\/b><\/h2>\n

If your normally well-behaved dog starts behaving badly, take notice. It could be a sign that your pup is not happy with the new situation.\u00a0 Don\u2019t allow your dog to get away with bad behaviour, and try to tackle the issue as soon as possible.\u00a0 Whatever the problems that you encounter, don\u2019t just let them fester and get advice from an expert such as a vet or a dog trainer.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

References<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. http:\/\/www.<\/span>dailymail<\/span><\/i>.co.uk\/news\/article-2084835\/Mans-worst-friend-Average-dog-causes-2-000-family-arguments-lifetime.html#ixzz4W2PLYhQ2<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. http:\/\/www.apgfkpoll.com October 2010<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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