Avoid Boredom By Giving Your Dog Some Variations In His Daily Routine

Avoid Boredom By Giving Your Dog Some Variations In His Daily Routine

Our dogs are very intelligent animals and they like to do things that keep them thinking. A dogs life can be very boring if the same things happen every day at the same time so try to give your dog some variety in his day.

We all know about boredom and no doubt most of us as children spent time when we simply didn’t know what we could to to add some variety into our lives. Dogs are no different. They love to spend time in new places and doing new things or just doing the same old things a little differently so try to change your pet dogs routine now and again to avoid him getting bored with the same old things.

Dogs do like to have some familiar things and their bedding is an example of something they like because they are familiar with it. We all like to have somewhere we call home and your dog is no different but there are other things you can change and your dog will love you for it.

Bored dogs may display several different types of behavioral patterns which can give you a clue that they need some changes in their daily routine. Barking continuously may just be a case of ‘something to do to ease the boredom’ and other dogs may spend their time digging up your yard or garden.

If you distract your dog with some new activities or new toys it may be a much happier and more contented dog. There are plenty of different types of dog toys around but he may be just as happy playing with a ball or an old coat you no longer need.

Leave your dog toys where he can easily get them and he will entertain himself with them when he is getting bored. If you leave them in his bed or crate he will feel very comfortable with them and they will be like inanimate friends for him.

Make sure you take him out regularly as dogs love to see new things and take him to different places if you can so he can enjoy discovering new sights sounds and smells that he is not familiar with.

What To Do When Bathing a dog

What To Do When Bathing a dog

All dogs get dirty and if you let nature take its course you will most likely end up with a smelly dog that can make your house smell very doggy. So, bathing a dog is something we should all do now and again as good dog owners who care about our pets.

When bathing your dog you should avoid getting water in his ears as this can cause problems and could lead to infection which can make your dog uncomfortable and lead to him spending a lot of time shaking his head as if to clear something out of his ears.

How often you bathe your dog will depend on many things such as what breed of dog he is, how hairy he is and what sort of lifestyle your dog leads. If he is out every day digging in the dirt he will get dirty very quickly but if he hardly ever leaves the house he will keep very clean.

The Hairy types of dogs like many types of Spaniels might require bathing to be carried out once every six or eight weeks. If these breeds are bathed too frequently and you are using shampoo you can remove essential oils from the skin and coat which may lose their protective character.  If your dog has got some smelly item on its coat then obviously you need to wash him but as a general guide six to eight weeks is about right.

You should avoid using your regular human shampoos and soap as these may have additives and detergents that might be harmful to your pet dog.  You should always choose specialist dog grooming products and washing soaps to make sure you do not do any harm to your dog.  Using a dog coat conditioner can help avoid his coat becoming tangled and make grooming and brushing his coat easier and less uncomfortable for him too.

When the time comes for you to start bathing your dog make sure you have everything you need handy and within reach. Make sure the water is not too hot or too cold and be sure to have plenty of water available ready for rinsing the shampoo out of his coat.
Some dogs love bathing while others never seem to feel comfortable about it. If required get a helper to assist and hold your dog still while you wash him and rinse his coat clean. Use a leash if needed and keep reassuring him that everything is OK.

Bathing your dog should be fun for you and him so try to make it a happy time for him with lots of cuddles and affection and with luck he will look forward to the next time you decide it is time for bathing your dog.