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What’s the Best Way to Greet Your Dog?

July 19, 2014

send-rover-on-over-dog-roseRecent research shows that the way you greet your dog after a short or long separation makes a huge difference to the dog.

Whenever I return home, or come down the stairs after a night’s sleep and encounter one or more of my dogs, I go through a bit of a greeting ritual. This involves talking to the dog (or dogs) in a happy voice using their names, and at the same time I am touching and patting them on the head and flanks. I developed this habit partly because it makes me feel good and the dogs seem to respond positively, but also because back in the 1960s and 1970s, the psychologist Harry Harlow did an extensive series of studies which showed that touching was an important part of establishing warm and affectionate bonds between individuals. He showed that the depth of love that a child has for its mother is partly due to the amount and quality of touching that the child and the mother engage in. A practical extension of his findings is that clinical psychologists who work with married couples or families are trained to observe whether or not the individuals casually touch each other during therapy sessions, since this is a positive sign which indicates that there is still a measure of affection and emotional bonding present.

Some new research which has been accepted for publication in the journal Physiology and Behavior confirms the importance of touching—this time while looking at the emotional responses of dogs when a familiar person greets them after a period of separation.

To read the full article by Stanley Coren, Ph.D., F.R.S.C. visit Canine Corner at psychologytoday.com.

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Who and What We Are … For You and Your Dog

Send Rover on Over Doggie Daycare and Training Center is more then just a daycare. We are a learning center as well as a fun, safe, positive, learning environment where your dog can play for the day while you are away. We have a great facility to serve your needs and the needs of your canine friend.

In addition, we provide a very clean and comfortable setting for your dog's overnight needs. Send Rover On Over, in both Ventura and the coming Simi Valley location, is open seven days a week for overnight and extended stays. We aim to be your one stop shop when it comes to the care of your dog.

Other services such as dog grooming, bathing, dog training, classes for your dog, and complimentary puppy play sessions are available.

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Why Send Rover On Over Dog Care?

Every Dog comes to our facility for a different reason. Many of our clients are teachers and understand the importance of socializing, stimulation and exercise for their dogs. Daycare enhances and facilitates socializing and teaches appropriate play styles and good behaviors from other well-mannered dogs and daycare staff that … Read More

Our Mission

1. Happy Dogs, Happy People!
2. Safety First (people & their dogs)
3. Cleanliness & Disinfect
4. Noise Control & Courtesy to our neighbors & participating dogs

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Our Commitment to You

Our trained & experienced staff share the same passion for dogs & their care. Our commitment is to make the facility the best place your dog will ever go. We want your dog to feel at home!.

Benefits of Doggie Daycare

When dogs play, dogs are happy. When dogs exercise, they will be resting when you get home. When dogs are socialized & interact, they are confident and less likely to exhibit unwanted behaviors.

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