EFFECT OF YOUR DECIBEL LEVELS ON COMMUNITY ANIMALS (ALL ANIMALS) AND HOW TO BEFRIEND THEM

Society evolves not by shouting each other down but by the unique capacity of unique individual beings to comprehend each other” – Lewis Thomas.

1.Don’t scream. It could intensify the situation. It will get the animal more stressed or increase the energy level, anxiety and excitement of the situation.

2.Dogs / animals are highly in tune with their own energies, surroundings and our energies. If they sense you are angry, frustrated or upset they will be less responsive.

3.Approach and befriend in a calm way.

4.Offer treats.

5.Let the dog sniff you and get comfortable.

6.Stand sideways to the dog. Don’t hover over the head or approach from behind. Don’t charge towards the dog either. Just stay calm. Don’t directly reach towards the head to pat.

7.As an extension of the above, don’t approach other domestic pets as well without the pet parents’ permission. You view it as a friendly and compassionate gesture; the animal will view that as intrusion. It is always polite to ask permission of the animal and human.

8.Gain trust. Avoid large objects, bags, ropes etc while approaching.

9.Give the dog / animal time to warm up. Do not rush anything. Walk away and return another time.

10.Specially with community animals, they are highly alert and suspicious of their surroundings owing to mixed experiences on the street.

11.Strong human-animal relationships are built on stability and respect.