How to Make Your Dog Truly Happy
Schedule time for play.
Dogs absolutely love playing. I even use playtime as a reward working as a dog obedience trainer. I know everyone is busy, but taking 10 minutes out of your day for a playtime with your dog is doable. Daily playtime will definitely improve your bond!
Always use a happy and friendly tone of voice when you call your dog.
Getting angry or frustrated when your dog takes off is normal. But it doesn’t help the situation. Would you feel particularly keen to approach someone using an angry tone of voice? Of course you wouldn’t. So try and keep calm and use a happy voice instead!
Be consistent.
What ever your house rules are, be consistent following them through. For example, if jumping up is not allowed, it should never be allowed. This is something I often need to remind people of. No dog obedience trainer can help you if you aren’t consistent with your commands.
Create a schedule.
Dogs are creatures of habit. Regular routines make them happy and calmer, because they know what to expect.
5) Put down the phone.
This is one many of us are guilty of: we’re in the company of our dogs, whether on a walk, in the living room, or at the dog park, but all of our attention is directed at our phones. I get it; they’re compelling and those alerts notifying you of a text message or Facebook comment are darn near impossible to resist. I’m not going to leave my phone at home, but what I started doing is turning my phone on silent for the duration of our outings so my dogs can benefit from the full focus of my attention. They’re why I’m out there to begin with, after all.
Be present
Many canine behavioural problems are the result of boredom. So put down the phone or work when you get home. Make sure your dog gets a chance to go out, play and socialise a minimum of two times a day.
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