When we joyfully welcome the fluffy Samoyed into our home and look at its lively eyes and bright "smile", our hearts are filled with anticipation and warmth. However, it doesn't happen overnight to make this lovely dog truly recognize us as its owner. Although Samoyeds have a gentle and friendly personality, to establish the owner's status in their hearts, we need to use scientific methods and sincere emotions to step by step enter their world and build a unique trust and dependence.
To train a Samoyed to recognize its owner, we first need to understand their behavior habits and psychological characteristics. Samoyeds are social animals, and in their group consciousness, there is a clear concept of hierarchy. In a family environment, they will instinctively look for the "leader", that is, the owner. At the same time, Samoyeds are rich in emotions and sensitive, and they are keenly aware of changes in the surrounding environment and the owner's emotions. They long for attention and love, and they are also willing to repay the owner's efforts with loyalty and companionship. However, if the owner cannot guide them correctly, they may, due to a lack of a sense of security or mistakenly regarding themselves as in the dominant position, show situations such as not following instructions.
Building trust is the first and most crucial step in training a Samoyed to recognize its owner. When the Samoyed first arrives home, it is full of unfamiliarity and unease about the new environment. At this time, the owner should give it enough patience and tenderness. Don't be in a hurry to force it to do anything, but quietly stay by its side and talk to it softly, allowing it to gradually get familiar with the owner's voice and smell. When the Samoyed takes the initiative to approach, respond to it with a gentle stroke. Slowly stroke it from the head, back to the chin, following the direction of the fur, so that it can feel safe and comfortable. This physical contact can effectively narrow the distance between each other, let the Samoyed lower its guard, and gradually accept the owner in its heart.
Feeding is an important part of strengthening the owner's status and enhancing the relationship. When feeding the Samoyed, the owner should take the initiative. Don't casually put the food in the food bowl and ignore it. Instead, hold the food in person, call the Samoyed's name, and wait until it sits quietly and shows an obedient posture before rewarding it with the food. In this way, let the Samoyed understand that the food is given by the owner and that the owner occupies the dominant position in life. At the same time, during the feeding process, the owner can make eye contact with the Samoyed and interact with it in a gentle but firm tone to further deepen its impression of and dependence on the owner.

Daily training is an effective way to consolidate the Samoyed's recognition of the owner. Start with simple command training, such as "sit", "come here", "lie down", etc. When training, the owner should use clear and consistent commands and gestures. For example, when giving the "sit" command, use the gesture of swinging the palm downward at the same time to guide it. When the Samoyed makes the correct response, immediately give praise and rewards, which can be delicious snacks or enthusiastic hugs and compliments. If it doesn't understand or makes a mistake, don't scold it, but patiently repeat the guidance until it successfully completes the command. With the deepening of the training, the Samoyed will gradually understand that following the owner's commands can get rewards, and thus it will more actively obey the owner's orders and recognize the owner's leadership position in its heart.
Companionship is crucial for a Samoyed to recognize its owner. Samoyeds are full of energy and like to play and exercise. The owner can set aside a fixed amount of time every day to take it out for walks and play. During the walk, the owner should take the initiative with the leash and let the Samoyed follow by the side instead of pulling the leash randomly and rushing forward. In this way, strengthen the owner's dominant position in outdoor activities. You can also play some interactive games with the Samoyed, such as throwing a frisbee and playing with a ball. In the game, the close interaction between the owner and the Samoyed can not only release its energy but also enhance the tacit understanding and relationship between them. When the Samoyed looks at the owner during play, waiting for the owner's instructions and encouragement, it means that it has subconsciously regarded the owner as its support.
In addition to daily training and companionship, the owner should also pay attention to the Samoyed's emotional changes. When it feels scared or anxious, give comfort and protection in a timely manner; when it is sick or uncomfortable, take good care of it. This all-round care and love will make the Samoyed trust and rely on the owner from the bottom of its heart and regard the owner as the most important presence in its life.
Training a Samoyed to recognize its owner is a journey full of love and patience. In this process, we guide it with scientific methods and infect it with warm emotions. One day, when we call its name, it will run towards us without hesitation and respond to us with a bright smile and a warm hug. At that moment, all the efforts will be extremely worthwhile. Because we not only gain a loyal partner but also leave the most beautiful bond in each other's lives.