How to Soothe Animals

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Approach the animal slowly.

   Speak very softly or avoid saying anything.
   
   Remember never to grin at a scared animal, as they will think that you are threatening them.
   
   If the animal is wild or doesn't trust humans, try to crouch down, making yourself look smaller.
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   Step 2: Remember to move very slowly.

   If you are trying to pat it, let the animal look at your hand and maybe sniff it a little.
   
   Do not move your hand while the animal is sniffing you, or it might get scared. , This might not work, but the one key to making it more successful is to avoid going fast. , Talk to it very softly so it knows what you sound like. , If the animal keeps coming around your house or a certain place, treat it like this the first couple times you see it, at least until it is even less scared of you, or will even walk towards you a little.
   
   Remember to always move slowly and talk quietly, but if it is starting to trust you more you can speak a little louder, without overwhelming it. , This tells it that you want it around.
   
   Don't do this unless you want to keep the animal.
   
   Always remember that if you feed a pet, it will always come back.
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   Step 3: If the animal has finished sniffing you or doesn't look afraid of you

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   Step 4: very slowly try to pat the animal.

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   Step 5: Try to pat the animal a bit more.

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   Step 6: Keep up the soothing interactions over time.

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   Step 7: Put some food out for the animal.

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