[PetName]’s Pet Profile - Your Dog at Home
Making Your Dog Feel at Home
When you first bring your dog home there are a few things that you should consider.
Determine what areas you are happy for your dog to sleep, play and eat, and what areas are out of bounds. By providing training for what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour, your dog will soon learn and good habits will be created.
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Useful Tips For Home
Below you will find useful tips for making your pet feel at home.
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FEEDING AREA
Whether you decide to feed your dog indoors or outdoors, designate a feeding area. If you have more than one dog, it’s always a good idea to feed them in two separate areas. This prevents any fights over food, or confusion as to whose bowl is whose! This is particularly important when each dog has different nutritional requirements and diets. |
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REST AREA
Your dog needs to feel warm and safe when it sleeps. Many dogs like a bed where they can curl up to keep warm at night. For outdoor dogs it’s important to provide a kennel or other sheltered area which is comfortable and dry. |
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PLAY AREA
It’s important to make time to play with your dog every day. First thing in the morning and when the family arrives home at the end of the day is when your dog will be most excited and will want to play.
Local parks are a great place for your dog to socialise with other dogs and to get exercise from running, walking and playing. The more you exercise and play with your dog, the more you will benefit, gaining greater health and vitality! |
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INDOOR OR OUTDOOR DOGS?
Whether your dog is an indoor or outdoor dog (or both), it needs to know what is acceptable behaviour inside and outside your home.It’s common for owners to experience problems if their dog is undisciplined. Digging holes, ripping clothes off the line, chewing and jumping up onto furniture are just some of the things your dog may do if it doesn’t know any better.
Make clear and strong commands to your dog. Providing that you are consistent with discipline, over a short period of time your dog will respond positively. |
Your dog home alone
Leaving your dog at home alone, whether just for a short or extended period of time can cause separation anxiety for your dog.
Separation can be a real problem for some dogs and it is a common reason for seeing the vet. In its more acute form anxiety is managed through medication.
There are a number of ways of dealing with it through training. However, a few practical changes can help. Don’t make a production number out of leaving the house.
Limit the number of clues you give out and try to regularly change your routines. Keep everything as calm as possible and don’t be tempted to say elaborate goodbyes.
