How to Keep Your Dog Happy

Thứ bảy - 27/04/2024 01:13
A dog, also known as human's best friend, is happiest when he's healthy. Ensuring your dog's physical and mental well-being means keeping him stimulated, even when you are not home. Spending time with your pup and providing him with a...
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A dog, also known as human's best friend, is happiest when he's healthy. Ensuring your dog's physical and mental well-being means keeping him stimulated, even when you are not home. Spending time with your pup and providing him with a healthy lifestyle is key to your dog's fulfillment.

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Mental Enrichment

  1. Step 2 Socialize your furry friend.
    [3] [4] Keeping him isolated or at home all day can be detrimental to his emotional well-being and create fear when he finally does come in contact with other people or dogs. But always remember to take your pup’s personality into account so you know what his limits for socializing are. [5]
    • Take your dog on a walk, to the dog park, or set up play dates with other humans and their dogs. The goal is to get your dog used to being around other dogs.[6]
    • Have a friend, whom your dog knows and trusts, look after your pet once a week to get him used to other people.
    • If your dog has a cautious demeanor, introduce him to one dog at a time, and only if the other dog is calm and won't frighten your pup. [7]
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Physical Care

  1. Step 1 Keep your pup active.
    Especially if he is alone all day, a dog needs exercise just like people do.[14] [15] Take your dog on a walk around the block or play a fun, interactive game with him. [16]
    • Hide and seek will stimulate your pet’s mind and body.
    • If you have a high-energy breed, your dog could benefit from an agility class, which may be offered through your local shelter.
    • A puppy is especially precocious, so active games like tug-of-war and fetch will burn some energy and help to socialize him. [17]
    • For an older dog with stiff joints, water activities are a safe, low impact source of exercise.
    • If you have a small dog, consider finding a dog park that has specified areas where your pet can socialize with pup's his own size and temperament so you don't have to be skeptical of his safety.
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Breed-Specific Tips

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