Unfortunately, many of us end up creating rules and boundaries that are inconsistent, which leaves our dogs feeling confused and anxious.
Like wolves, dogs are social creatures who thrive when they feel like they’re part of a pack. But with our busy modern lives, lots of people end up leaving their dogs alone for long periods of time.
You don’t want to be popping out to the pet store to buy necessities when you should be spending as much time as possible bonding with your pup and helping them to settle in.
If you don’t properly attend to your dog while they’re in your presence, they may feel socially isolated, depressed, or anxious.
We all know that socialization is good for dogs. But sometimes they just don’t feel like being forced into an overwhelming situation with lots of new friends
Dogs have an incredibly powerful sense of smell. In fact, according to CareCredit, their sense of smell can be 10,000–100,000 times more powerful than our own
Most dogs appreciate a sense of predictability and consistency. Therefore, changes in their routines or environments can leave them feeling stressed or anxious
As mentioned previously, while socialization is important, new and overwhelming situations with lots of new dogs can leave your pup feeling afraid and stressed.