Adopted Pets: How to Build their Trust?

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Adjustment varies; pets need days, weeks, or even months.

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Anxiety signs: hiding, panting, pacing, destruction, appetite loss.

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Help food aggression using calm feeding space and rewards.

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Introduce pets slowly using sight, scent, then supervised meetings.

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Desensitize gently to touch; praise calm, build trust gradually.

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Avoid rushing, loudness, or pressure; let pets guide pace.

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Use treats, praise, affection to reinforce good pet behavior.

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Desensitize fears by exposure with reward at low intensity.

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Signs of trust: affection, relaxed posture, contact-seeking behaviors emerge.

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