How to treat a lone dog home
How to treat a lone dog home - Dealing with a lone dog?
Our dogs are cargo animals. They are very sociable creatures with a genuine need to socialize and interact. Because humans have done a great job of taming our canine friends, socialization with other dogs is not enough for your friend: You are the center of your dog's world. She needs to spend time with you.
Of course, this is sometimes easier said than done.
Life, for most of us, is quite busy, and sometimes it is difficult to find a real pleasure in performing the most basic care tasks for our dogs. When time is short, responsibility becomes a burden. It is even worse when the additional responsibilities or increasing demands of our time begin to subtract quality from the time we spend with our dogs.
If other tensions weigh heavily on your mind, everyday pleasures with your dog can be transformed from a joy into a headache: the half-hour walk after work is just one more thing to overcome, rather than an opportunity for both to relax and spend R a time together in mutual and tacit admiration of the natural world.
Whether we like it or not, the lifestyles we choose (to some extent, anyway) to overcome-a shortage of time in general, moderate to high stress levels, anxiety at work, changing personal commitments-affect our dogs and also Our dogs. ourselves. Sensitive stallions can be so negatively affected by the low-positive mental framework that their owners, who get depressed and get anxious. Other more balanced dogs suffer isolation: when the obligations are compelling, the walk of the dog twice a day can be the easiest to relegate to the end of the row (your dog can barely raise his voice with indignation, is it?).
Making time for our dogs is not always as easy as we would like. But it doesn't have to require a lot of time or a huge amount of energy: there are ways that we can include our dogs in our lives without wasting minutes and hours that we don't have. [Post: How to make your dog chew their food]
Here are some suggestions:
1. Bring it with you. When you're running errands, picking up the mail, leaving the kids with music, football and minor league lessons, going through the job, your dog will take the opportunity to come. Even if you stay in the car, the opportunity to leave the house and enjoy a change in the visual and olfactory stage will be welcomed by it, and it is a good way for you two to spend something casual. Once together. If your errands involve other people (transporting children from one side to the other, picking up a spouse, visiting a friend), accompanying them can help you meet your social requirements for the day as well. (Suggestion: If you are going to buy at Big Grocery Shop or plan to do something else that requires a prolonged absence from the car,
2. Ask her out to the room. You don't have to invite her to bed with you; She can sleep in her own dog bed, either in the corner of the room (most dogs prefer to sleep with something behind her back) or next to her bed. This is a fantastic way to spend "downtime" with your dog (both enjoy the same hobby in an undemanding way), and also to increase their bond. Dogs like to sleep with their package (that's you!). As cargo animals, they are wired to enjoy close contact with others during their most vulnerable hours. It reinforces its sense of union and security. By allowing your dog to enter your room at night, you are encouraging closeness with your friend. And it's easy too!
3. Spend time in mutually fun activities. Walking the dog becomes a heavy chore when it is boring: if you have fun, you are more likely to spend more time, which is good news for your dog, for you and your relationship with others. Don't feel like you have to limit yourself to the same old twenty-minute circuit around the park: Have fun and explore a new territory. As much as the dogs love to reinvestigate the family lawn, they also appreciate new sights and sounds, so try the river bank, the dog Beach, a different park, dog yards (you can also chat with other owners while your dog does New friends), mountain trails or walk around the center, with your friend with leash, of course.
4. Perfect the art of multitasking. Every time I'm cooking or reading a book, my Rottweiler pilings about two feet from my ankles and looks at me sadly from under the frowning eyebrows. This used to annoy me: I could almost feel the waves of silent accusation floating in it. "Why don't you play with me?" I felt like I was asking. "How is it that whatever attracts your attention when I don't?" As much as I love him, I still feel I am entitled to my one or two chapters per night (and a well-cooked dinner); So I decided to counteract the tearing expression on her face by learning how to perform multiple tasks.
So now, the cooking time is also the workout time: I use the momentary pause between shakes and cuts to practice Sit and Down. Reading time has become time to read and embrace: We lay down together on the couch, relax and read my book, and rub his tummy while he sleeps. If I had a TV, I would use my TV watching time for personal prep time as well.
5. Counteracts the trend of the "one Man Dog". If you live in a home with several people, it makes things easier for you if you can share the responsibility a little. It is also healthier for your dog: the more you interact with the people you live with, the better. You can share responsibilities like walking, playing, feeding and arranging: the more social stimulation your dog is, the happier it will be.
If you have children at home, the amount of responsibility they have is better than being decided on a case by case basis: Some younger children are perfectly well to walk the dog, but some may find the traumatic and frightening experience (which also makes It is unsafe for the dog). As a general rule, before allowing a child to go outdoors and unsupervised with a dog, make sure it is OK with the interaction of the dog and the child. The dog must obviously know that the child is "placed" above it in the social hierarchy of the household, and to obey his orders in a reliable manner; The child should be able to manage with confidence with the dog and know the basic rules of the dog-walking tag (leash laws, poop, dog-to-dog social protocol, etc.).
Obviously, these tips are not intended to replace the quality and amount of time your dog lives, and that makes life as a dog owner is so rewarding and fun. Your dog still needs to spend an active and concentrated time with you, in training, in time of play, in general hugs/abuses and in exercise. But with a little foresight and effort, you can go a long way to ensure your emotional and psychological well-being without adding too much to your own workload. [Post: How to stop puppy biting]
Our dogs are cargo animals. They are very sociable creatures with a genuine need to socialize and interact. Because humans have done a great job of taming our canine friends, socialization with other dogs is not enough for your friend: You are the center of your dog's world. She needs to spend time with you.
Of course, this is sometimes easier said than done.
Life, for most of us, is quite busy, and sometimes it is difficult to find a real pleasure in performing the most basic care tasks for our dogs. When time is short, responsibility becomes a burden. It is even worse when the additional responsibilities or increasing demands of our time begin to subtract quality from the time we spend with our dogs.
If other tensions weigh heavily on your mind, everyday pleasures with your dog can be transformed from a joy into a headache: the half-hour walk after work is just one more thing to overcome, rather than an opportunity for both to relax and spend R a time together in mutual and tacit admiration of the natural world.
Whether we like it or not, the lifestyles we choose (to some extent, anyway) to overcome-a shortage of time in general, moderate to high stress levels, anxiety at work, changing personal commitments-affect our dogs and also Our dogs. ourselves. Sensitive stallions can be so negatively affected by the low-positive mental framework that their owners, who get depressed and get anxious. Other more balanced dogs suffer isolation: when the obligations are compelling, the walk of the dog twice a day can be the easiest to relegate to the end of the row (your dog can barely raise his voice with indignation, is it?).
Making time for our dogs is not always as easy as we would like. But it doesn't have to require a lot of time or a huge amount of energy: there are ways that we can include our dogs in our lives without wasting minutes and hours that we don't have. [Post: How to make your dog chew their food]
Here are some suggestions:
1. Bring it with you. When you're running errands, picking up the mail, leaving the kids with music, football and minor league lessons, going through the job, your dog will take the opportunity to come. Even if you stay in the car, the opportunity to leave the house and enjoy a change in the visual and olfactory stage will be welcomed by it, and it is a good way for you two to spend something casual. Once together. If your errands involve other people (transporting children from one side to the other, picking up a spouse, visiting a friend), accompanying them can help you meet your social requirements for the day as well. (Suggestion: If you are going to buy at Big Grocery Shop or plan to do something else that requires a prolonged absence from the car,
2. Ask her out to the room. You don't have to invite her to bed with you; She can sleep in her own dog bed, either in the corner of the room (most dogs prefer to sleep with something behind her back) or next to her bed. This is a fantastic way to spend "downtime" with your dog (both enjoy the same hobby in an undemanding way), and also to increase their bond. Dogs like to sleep with their package (that's you!). As cargo animals, they are wired to enjoy close contact with others during their most vulnerable hours. It reinforces its sense of union and security. By allowing your dog to enter your room at night, you are encouraging closeness with your friend. And it's easy too!
3. Spend time in mutually fun activities. Walking the dog becomes a heavy chore when it is boring: if you have fun, you are more likely to spend more time, which is good news for your dog, for you and your relationship with others. Don't feel like you have to limit yourself to the same old twenty-minute circuit around the park: Have fun and explore a new territory. As much as the dogs love to reinvestigate the family lawn, they also appreciate new sights and sounds, so try the river bank, the dog Beach, a different park, dog yards (you can also chat with other owners while your dog does New friends), mountain trails or walk around the center, with your friend with leash, of course.
4. Perfect the art of multitasking. Every time I'm cooking or reading a book, my Rottweiler pilings about two feet from my ankles and looks at me sadly from under the frowning eyebrows. This used to annoy me: I could almost feel the waves of silent accusation floating in it. "Why don't you play with me?" I felt like I was asking. "How is it that whatever attracts your attention when I don't?" As much as I love him, I still feel I am entitled to my one or two chapters per night (and a well-cooked dinner); So I decided to counteract the tearing expression on her face by learning how to perform multiple tasks.
So now, the cooking time is also the workout time: I use the momentary pause between shakes and cuts to practice Sit and Down. Reading time has become time to read and embrace: We lay down together on the couch, relax and read my book, and rub his tummy while he sleeps. If I had a TV, I would use my TV watching time for personal prep time as well.
5. Counteracts the trend of the "one Man Dog". If you live in a home with several people, it makes things easier for you if you can share the responsibility a little. It is also healthier for your dog: the more you interact with the people you live with, the better. You can share responsibilities like walking, playing, feeding and arranging: the more social stimulation your dog is, the happier it will be.
If you have children at home, the amount of responsibility they have is better than being decided on a case by case basis: Some younger children are perfectly well to walk the dog, but some may find the traumatic and frightening experience (which also makes It is unsafe for the dog). As a general rule, before allowing a child to go outdoors and unsupervised with a dog, make sure it is OK with the interaction of the dog and the child. The dog must obviously know that the child is "placed" above it in the social hierarchy of the household, and to obey his orders in a reliable manner; The child should be able to manage with confidence with the dog and know the basic rules of the dog-walking tag (leash laws, poop, dog-to-dog social protocol, etc.).
Obviously, these tips are not intended to replace the quality and amount of time your dog lives, and that makes life as a dog owner is so rewarding and fun. Your dog still needs to spend an active and concentrated time with you, in training, in time of play, in general hugs/abuses and in exercise. But with a little foresight and effort, you can go a long way to ensure your emotional and psychological well-being without adding too much to your own workload. [Post: How to stop puppy biting]
