{"id":1910,"date":"2020-12-07T16:34:16","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T15:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/?p=1910"},"modified":"2024-08-06T22:23:34","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T05:23:34","slug":"understand-and-meet-your-dogs-needs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/en\/understand-and-meet-your-dogs-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"Understand and meet your dog’s needs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Like us, Doggo needs many things for his day to be good and complete. Do you think you know your dog\u2019s needs? Do you know how to meet your dog’s needs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If his activities\u2019 ratio isn\u2019t reached, the day might seem veeeeery long to him.<\/p>\n\n\n

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And if he isn\u2019t depressed, he will, without a doubt, find an occupation on his own, which might be at your expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kind of like a child who wouldn\u2019t be cared for, without toys, without anything to do. There is a high risk that he behaves badly, isn\u2019t there?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s the same with your dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A family dog needs an average of 4 to 5 hours of activity per day<\/span><\/strong>, and more if it\u2019s a working breed dog, like border collies, german shepherds , for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s see what your dog\u2019s needs are and how to meet them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The basics:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like us Humans, dogs have their own pyramid of needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A dog\u2019s first need is to be safe<\/strong>. Our dogs are lucky, we offer them a roof and veterinary care. (Unfortunately, it\u2019s not the case for all the Doggos in the world, even the ones living with a family).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the dog feels safe, then he can think about eating<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can feel stupid to specify it, but it is the priority for every dog who feels well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our family dog is often assured to eat his fill every day. He has his bowl, his kibble at his disposal, without having anything to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Too bad\u2026 we\u2019ll see why below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

what your dog needs:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To make it simple and stay focused on what\u2019s vital, here are the activities that any dog needs to have a good dog\u2019s day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n