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Is your dog slouching around all day, chewing up toys, furniture, and being unsocial? Does he bark intensely and sometimes in a way that is becoming a nuisance? This is a sign that your dog may be bored and needs things to liven up his life.
Dogs, like humans, have limited patience. They will always want to try out something new, and are fed up whenever the same thing is presented to them every day. Similar to when a human gets bored, a dog may also do undesirable things due to his boredom. Some of these include annoying his owner, running around the house, chewing on furniture and clothes, and doing other things that can be a nuisance. As the owner and caretaker of your dog, you need to pay attention to what he/she needs.
Running around the yard is not going to completely please your dog — that gets boring too, after a while. The world does not merely revolve around a single place, both for us and for dogs. Why not give your canine friend something to play with? Give him toys (especially chew toys), food if he’s hungry, or anything that might catch his interest. If you have enough free time, you can play with him and spend quality time with him so that he doesn’t develop a sense of boredom and a feeling of getting irritated and slouchy all day.
Whether you live in a rural or urban place, getting dogs to feel excited is not so difficult. While there are natural aspects in rural areas like grasslands and the like, urban places have amenities too, such as beautiful parks and other places worth exploring with your pet. In this way, he will not be stuck in a world of the same old closed space, chewing on his food, and maybe even getting depressed.
Walking your dog is a good idea, as it helps him stay physically fit and hones his social skills. This is because he will be exposed to the real world, where many other dogs can play with him, or he can play and communicate with them. Having your dog walk also helps him gain self-esteem and confidence both as a dog and in you as his master.
While city dogs have to follow many rules while travelling around with their human partners, this does not mean that these rules hinder them from enjoy the wonders of the outside world! As mentioned above, there are many recreational places for them to enjoy as long as they follow the rules and guidelines in that place to prevent unwanted accidents.
Another great way to keep your dog stimulated is play a game of hide and seek. Just like walking, it strengthens their physical capabilities and develops their relationship with their masters. You can try to hide from your dog or hide a specific toy or object, and let him find it. You can also play the old fetch games with him. If you have a puppy, then it’s also a good idea to have him attend puppy classes first to learn the basics of socialization.
Boredom can lead to depression, which can lead to bigger problems. Therefore, it is important for a dog owner to help his dog be the best canine he can be and turn his negative life into a positive one.
