2006-12-10 04:18:36 · 5 answers · asked by masteryoda 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Petting an animal can act as a reward when training an intelligent animal such as a dog, rather than to reward behavior with food. Affection training enthusiasts say that food should be given only at mealtimes. An affectionate ruffling of the neck fur, a scratch behind the ears, or a kind word may work quicker and be more humane than 'treats.'
2006-12-10 04:20:11 · answer #1 · answered by ╦╩╔╩╦ O.J. ╔╩╦╠═ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What are your rewards?? Easy - it's calming to you (and to the dog), it's touch therapy. We all need a certain amount of touch therapy to help relax us, and only some of it needs to come from other humans!
Like with babies, pets trust us and love us, and it's emotionally fulfilling to have pets (yet easier than having babies). Nothing so nice as to be "told" you are loved by a pet coming and putting their head on your lap for a cuddle!
2006-12-10 04:24:12 · answer #2 · answered by Dena P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have read that Petting an animla lowers your blood pressure and does a world of good to getriatric patients. Also just saw on the news that owning 2 dogs helps newborn babies with allergies later on.
2006-12-10 04:24:46 · answer #3 · answered by Gift-Shop-Dogs.Com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just the sheer knowledge that you unselfishly and unconditionally gave something love, making the animal very happy.
2006-12-10 04:26:48 · answer #4 · answered by Kiss My Shaz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well petting a cat they say can calm you and you will be happier which will expand your life
2006-12-10 04:23:30 · answer #5 · answered by Bean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋