Game time: Pets&People communication.

I was playing with my dogs today. As usual I gave it the opening sign, in our case the common word to get started is " Let's play!!"
At the sound of that single word " play" they all turn around and get excited.
Why?
Well for starters they know something FUN is about to happen.
A healthy, happy, emotionally balanced dog must live as many positive experiences as possible, together with their owners.
It's called a partnership. Pets are family and it's not only important but also beautiful to share joyful moments to treasure in each other's company.
If we associate one word to something fun, if we do it on a regular basis, the every day happy action will become something they acquire as a meaning of joy and good time. This will help them relax, enjoy life and, in case of pets that are presenting signs of stress, it will help them divert their energies and focus on something more pleasurable.
The same thing happens for humans.
If we start practicing positive thinking, if we try to use more happy words, have positive images in our mind & experiences in our lives we will benefit from it.

It's also important at the end of every game time/ interaction with your dogs to give a sign of closure. You can use your hands and say " The end" or " Finished". And then turn around and move away so they will read what your body language is telling them: I am out of this now, we are done for now.

"Happiness starts with a wet nose and ends with a wagging of a tale"