6. Leaving Them Alone For a Long Time
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We know you have to go to work, all of us do, but try not to leave your dog unattended for extended periods of time.
Think of it this way, you and your family are your dog’s pack. They are social animals by nature and need to be around others.
If you leave the dog alone for 10 hours at a time they can begin to exhibit destructive behavior like digging and chewing as well as develop anxiety. They also may start barking a lot more because they need attention.
What’s even worse is that being left alone for long periods of time can lead to separation anxiety as well as behavioral and psychological issues.
If you need to be absent for long hours, make sure your dog has enough entertainment, even leaving the TV or Radio on can be a source of comfort for them!
Elizabeth Saavedra
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Mireya Saavedra I always hug paco too tight lol
Debbie Cartwright Carruthers
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A lot of these are just common sense (which I know is sadly lacking in some folks) but it all depends on the dog. Besides that, being the incredibly intuitive and sensitive creatures that they are, they will adapt to how you express affection. Our dogs will lick our faces off if we let them, and we kiss their little heads in return.
Gene Allen
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1 is ALL BS!! 3 is optional, depending on if you talk to you dog and tell them how much you love them. 4 is ALL OUT BS!! WHAT BRAINLESS IDIOT COMES UP WITH THIS?
Jay Kapron
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Setting a routine??? Yep … Cooper set it and we follow it!
Patricia Hogan
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Dogs love car rides, and of course you shouldn’t give them spoiled food!!! Most of these are common sense, but we know dogs have more common sense than most people!!!
Roger Tadlock
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Tammy Irvin Mcinnis