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Communication is key! Humans like to think they understand us, but a few of them do. They need to learn that it is so much more than where the ears are, or what a tail is doing. Pricked ears can be telling them we have spotted a monster on the horizon and need to get ready to run. Ears back can simply mean we're dozing. They have to learn to consider our whole body. So many different nuances you may have to be very patient while your Human works them out! A big problem for us is humans rely on talking verbally to each other, they don't pay enough attention to body positioning & movements. Some learn quicker than others, but we always have to be patient while they learn to read our signs. Whi
Part 2 No two the same continued The nervous human It can be difficult to tell if your human is nervous, they often try to hide it. Small humans may be louder than usual to hide nerves. An older human is more likely to be quiet, and in extreme cases shaking. It is important to keep calm and move slowly and smoothly. Try to avoid startling them, especially if they surprise You, not easy, I know. Your humans confidence is easily lost, and very hard to regain, so do your best to be patient with them. Slowly encourage them in the right direction, and forgive any slight backwards steps in the training, these happen, let the human know it's OK and pick up where you left off. Always remember, MORE
