Tips for Bonding with Your Partner’s Dog

Dating in this world can be a huge challenge. So when you finally find your perfect person, you want everything to go as well as possible! Don’t let a strained relationship with your partner’s dog get in the way of your happiness. Here are our best tips for bonding with a partner’s dog.

Go For A Walk

Dogs love going on walks. It’s a great form of exercise and allows them to get out of the house and explore the surrounding community. So, ask your partner if you can join them and their pup for their daily walk around the neighborhood. Or, if you are feeling up for it, ask if you can take the dog out by yourself. This way you can have some fun one-on-one bonding time with the dog!

Watch a Movie Together

Dogs love nothing more than to be cuddled by their favorite humans. So if you are looking for a good bonding session, cuddle up on the couch altogether and pop in a move! Make sure to give the pooch some extra love and attention during the movie so they know you love them too!

Give Them Treats

Most dogs are highly motivated by food. They love getting treats and they love the people who give them to them. So, every time you see the dog for a while, give them a special treat and some extra pets so they know when they see you, they get a fun surprise!

Go Swimming

If your partner has a water dog, have some fun in the sun together by taking a dip in the pool. You can play super fun water games together and spend the afternoon hanging out and cooling off in the water. Just be sure to be extra cautious so that the pup is as safe as possible. Here are our tips for water safety with dogs. 

Play Fetch

Another great way for the dog to get some exercise and have some fun is to play fetch! Dogs love this game and they will have so much fun playing with you. Dogs remember who they have the most fun with so if they have fun with you, they will be more likely to warm up to you quickly!

Making the effort to make sure your partner’s pooch loves you as much as they do is a great way to make sure your relationship will go the distance and their dog will love all the extra love and attention they get from their new favorite person!