Does Your Dog Miss You Too Much?

Dec 28, 2008 in Dog Behavior

Is your dog gnawing on couches, chairs? Have you noticed him jumping on people and plainly misbehaving lately? There may be more than you what may suspect as behavior problem in your dog. Your dog may just be plainly missing you.

Since you can’t be with your dog 24/7, it’s important to know how to keep your dog happy and entertained while you’re away at work. Here are some things you can do if you feel like your dog is missing you too much:

1. Keep your dog entertained. Dogs, especially puppies get lonely too. This is especially true if you only have one dog in the house. To prevent your pet from getting bored and to prevent him from jumping on you the moment you walk through the door or exhibit negative behaviors, provide chew toys for them to play with.

2. Turn on a radio where your dog can hear human voices or music from. Your dog will think that he’s not alone in the house and will think that humans are around.

3. Drape a worn shirt near his crate or bed so he’ll smell you even when you’re not around. Smelling your scent promotes bonding even when you’re not there and it makes your dog feel secure knowing his or her master is around.

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