Much like us humans, dogs are social animals, and they thrive on the company of others.
If you come home to find your dog has been destructive, please don’t think your dog has done this as revenge for being left alone.
All dogs are incapable of carrying out premeditated crimes against you and your possessions.
Howling, digging, destroying, jumping, and rhythmically pacing back and forth are all signs that your dog is suffering from boredom.
You can prevent destructive behavior and other problems related to boredom, simply by providing natural outlets for your dog’s physical and mental needs.
Here are tell-tale signs that you’re dog is bored:
Digging:
Your dog may dig for several different reasons. He may want to bury a bone or a toy, or he may be digging out of frustration. The later is a sign of boredom.
Howling:
If you have left your dog alone for longer than he likes, he may howl for attention. This is another sign of boredom.
Rhythmic Jumping:
If your dog is left in a garden, he may start jumping to look over a fence or something similar, in a rhythmic manner. He may also begin to pace back and forth out of boredom.
Destructive Behavior:
Dogs can be very destructive, even going as far as scratching off wallpaper, chewing car interiors, and destroying clothing. This behavior is usually most common in under exercised and insecure dogs.
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July 24th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
My dog gets enough excersize, because my vet said that it needs fifteen to fourty five minutes of excercise, and that’s what we give him. He must just be bored because he wants to play. He digs, destroys, and howls. How do I stop it?