{"id":569,"date":"2021-07-03T14:48:21","date_gmt":"2021-07-03T14:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/doggiestepsdogtraining.com\/?p=569"},"modified":"2022-04-29T04:52:39","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T11:52:39","slug":"2-dog-training-tips-to-prevent-boredom-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doggiestepsdogtraining.com\/blog\/2-dog-training-tips-to-prevent-boredom-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Dog Training Tips To Prevent Boredom In Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Provided by: Amber Kingsley \u2013 Amber Kingsley is a journalist as well as a lifetime pet lover. When she\u2019s not traveling the world, she\u2019s usually spending time at home with her pets, and wants to help others make sure that their pets are as happy as they can be.<\/em><\/p>\n

Dogs are pretty responsive creatures, and benefit from attention and action. As you\u2019re dog training and taking care of your dog, it\u2019s important to make sure you\u2019re keeping your dog active.<\/p>\n

Boredom does affect dogs and exhibits itself in a variety of ways. It may be as apparent as destructive behavior<\/a>, such as tearing up shoes or furniture, getting into the trash, being uncooperative or generally flat-out disobeying dog training commands<\/a>. Bored dogs may beg at the table, pace in anxiety or howl, sleep too much.<\/p>\n

In any case, it may be that you\u2019re not giving your dog the attention he needs in some area. When you don\u2019t occupy your dog\u2013or rather, occupy yourself with your dog\u2013he or she will get somewhere between too passive and destructive.<\/p>\n

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Walks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Walking is essential for dogs to not become bored. A well-behaved trained dog is one that gets to go outside and learn about the world. A \u201cless-trained\u201d and less-occupied one will pace the house and not follow commands as well.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s essential that your dog smells outside air at least once a day. Not doing so can have short term effects like laziness or inattention. If not taken care of it could also cause long-term effects exhibited in behavioral problems.<\/p>\n

Walking serves as bonding time with your dog<\/a>, making him more reliant on you and obedient to your will\u2013you\u2019re literally leading him around. More than that, being outside is vastly entertaining and stimulating for your dog, giving him input as well as calling for action. Its also a great time for dog training!<\/p>\n

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Playtime<\/strong><\/p>\n

Playtime is another bonding experience, and also serves as basic enrichment for your dog\u2019s quality of life. See what kinds of toys or games appeal to your canine, and try around different ones. Not all dogs fetch, but some like to play tug. Playtime is another way to give your dog a chance to get tired or calm.<\/p>\n

There are many exercises and lifestyle changes you can make. Try to challenge your dog, and challenge yourself to work with him.<\/p>\n