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Dogs are amazing, aren't they? Not only are they adorable but they're extremely loyal as well. If you have a dog, you know how much it loves you even though dogs don't express love in the way that humans do. For example, humans love to hug but to a dog, a hug might make it feel insecure. So it's a good idea to understand how dogs express affection so you can show them how much you love them in their own language. Here are some ways to do that. 1. Look deeply into your dog's eyes. According to the Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at Duke University, if your dog is staring at you it's his way of hugging you with his eyes. Of course, that doesn't mean you should stare deeply into the eyes of any dog. Direct eye contact can still be a challenge or a threat to a dog in many situations. But when you're with your own dog, try looking deeply into its eyes while you're both very relaxed. Maintain eye contact with your dog while speaking softly. You can also pet it gently. This helps release…

Parenting at best is a no-win situation in the present and a winning situation if you are lucky in the long-run. Life teaches hard lessons and as a parent, just because you teach the hard lesson is no guarantee of the right outcome. I've seen great parents have troubled kids, and seemingly lousy parents have incredible kids. I have no answers. I could only do what I thought was right for my daughter and me and my family. I tried to teach honesty, trust, helpfulness, kindness, thoughtfulness, openness, and a certain amount of thoughtful irreverence. Most of all I wanted to give her a sense of personal responsibility. I don't believe you can be "friends" with your child. "Friendly," yes. Friends, no. The reason is simple. Sooner or later you are going to have to teach your child something it is easier not to teach. ‘Friends" take the easy route. They don't say "No." When that happens too often, there is a breach in the friendship. As a parent, you must have rules, strict lines in the…

How To Show Your Dog Love In Its Own Language

Parenting, Raising a child.