Dogs get bored if they never leave home
Susan Sharpe and Beth Hough
Winter months are very busy for dog trainers. Previously well-behaved dogs begin chewing, jumping, barking and seem to be out of control.
Dog owners fail to make the connection between their dog's unwanted behavior and the fact they are walking them less – or not at all, because of the weather.
Dogs need to be walked even in the winter months. Going for a walk supplies both mental and physical stimulation, but few dog owners realize the importance of mental stimulation. Even if your dog receives adequate exercise playing fetch in the backyard, if he never leaves home, he too can go a little stir crazy.
Dog owners fail to make the connection between their dog's unwanted behavior and the fact they are walking them less – or not at all, because of the weather.
Dogs need to be walked even in the winter months. Going for a walk supplies both mental and physical stimulation, but few dog owners realize the importance of mental stimulation. Even if your dog receives adequate exercise playing fetch in the backyard, if he never leaves home, he too can go a little stir crazy.
