Dogs can feel down, sad and even depressed just as humans can, so it is important to keep your dog as happy and healthy as you can to ensure they enjoy life as much as possible. To do this you need to focus on everything from their exercise right down to the food they eat.
Diet
Just like humans, dogs need a good intake on a daily basis of fat, protein and nutrients. Treats are fine and ideal for rewarding good behaviour, but of course like everything in life they should not be given too often.
Ensuring that your dog gets a healthy and balanced diet can sometimes be difficult. Creating an alluring introducing taste of the wild with ancient grains pet food will ensure your dog gets top quality, tasty and nutritious food at every meal.
Exercise
Take your dog for a daily run. Going to a park or just playing in your back garden or yard are all ways you can ensure your dog gets exercise on a daily basis. To spice things up a bit you could take your dog’s favourite toy along with you on a walk. Or take a ball and see how many times you can play catch or retrieve – tip: do not take a green ball to a grassy field, it will definitely get lost.
Stimulation
Just like everybody else, dogs can and do get bored. So to break the boredom provide them with plenty of stimulating activities. There are lots of things you can do to entertain and stimulate your dog, such as hiding their treats in their favourite toys or even going to a different park at times.
Health
Ensure that your dog gets regular check-ups at the vets to ensure that no problems go unnoticed, those lumps and bumps might not mean anything but it is better to be safe than sorry. Routinely check your dog at home for fleas and ticks, give their coats a regular brush to keep them in tip top condition, bath them once in a while and do not forget to check your dogs’ ears, eyes and teeth to make sure there are no problems that you might not have seen.
Socialising
Seeing the same things and the same people day in day out can quickly get boring, so break your doggie’s boredom and arrange doggie play dates so that your dog can make new friends. It’s important that they are able to socialise well with other dogs and aren’t aggressive or too shy.
Boredom and Loneliness
If you work outside of the house then you will know the sheer excitement and happiness your dog has when they greet you, they have missed you and have been waiting for you to come home. So, try not to go out for long periods of time to make sure your dog does not get lonely or bored, as these problems can quickly escalate and lead to a dog that may become destructive – which potentially could end up costing you hundreds if not thousands in damage.
Being a responsible, caring and loving dog owner will ensure your dog is happy, cared for and loved and that as a result you get a family member for the next 10-15 years.
