Every day when they look at the dogs left at home, the shovelers will have a question: "Will it be lonely?"
In fact, I'm not afraid to tell you, dogs are also afraid of loneliness, especially when it has these 6 manifestations, you have to be vigilant!
Dr. Leticia MS Dantas, a professor of behavior at the University of Georgia, believes that dogs are social species, and dogs can get bored when they are always alone at home.
Therefore, when the puppy shows the following 6 signs, you should consider whether the puppy is starting to be lonely.
Changes in routine: Drowsiness throughout the day
In our stereotype, puppies are always energetic, but you don't expect that puppies also have a lethargic side.
If the puppy is always sleeping, it may be trying to kill time through sleep. What if you wake up and your beloved shovel officer has already appeared in front of you?
In addition, puppies may be found sleeping on your bed, your clothes, or the couch you usually carry. Just because the dog uses its sense of smell to judge, it thinks that your smell is stronger in these things, which will make it more reassuring.
Changes in eating habits: Eating too much or too little
In addition, the health of the puppy's diet is the thing we are most concerned about, and when you notice a change in your puppy's eating habits, be vigilant!
Puppies may be lonely, lose their desire for food, or overeat. Don't think it's a trivial matter, it can cause health problems in the puppy.
The former will make the puppy with a fragile stomach worse, and the body will gradually lose, especially if the nutrition is not in place, the physical fitness will be worse. The latter can cause indigestion and weight gain in puppies, triggering a series of health problems.
Grooming habit changes: Excessive or reduced can be possible
When a puppy feels lonely, it is also reflected through grooming habits.
Everyone knows the daily licking habits of puppies, but most of them are because they help themselves groom and clean their hair. But when puppies feel lonely, they may lick excessively, or simply not lick at all.
The former may be an act of self-soothing in an attempt to ease inner turmoil and anxiety, while not licking directly may be due to low mood and loss of interest in the surrounding environment.
Changes in excretory behavior: Sudden indiscriminate urination at home
When a puppy learns to go to the toilet at a fixed point, I have to say that it will be praised and taught well when it is taken out.
Even if you don't know how to go to the toilet at a fixed point, the puppy will hold it until when you go out. But such a puppy can suddenly urinate at home, which may be the puppy's mood fluctuations or changes.
It may be under anxiety, nervousness, restlessness or stress, leading to changes in behavior. Or maybe it's the owner's reduced time with him, which makes the puppy feel lonely and lost.
Disruptive behavior: Destroying furniture because of boredom or loneliness
When a puppy feels lonely, it will really bite things, but don't think that it is playful and misunderstands it.
Puppies bite things, most of them to grind their teeth or explore the world by biting, but there is another reason to vent their emotions by biting.
At this time, it is recommended to provide some enrichment toys for the puppy to play, or to accompany the puppy more, or with snacks, so that the puppy is happier.
Over-reliance on the owner: Eat only when the owner is around
If your puppy only eats food when you're there, then you have to be wary.
This could mean that it is overly dependent on you and has certain psychological problems. Maybe it's feeling anxious or restless when you're away, affecting normal eating habits.
Attention should be paid to giving it enough security and a stable living environment, proper companionship and delicious food, dogs love to eat meat, if the puppy suddenly does not eat, you can consider giving it a high meat content of dog food, improve the dog's appetite.
Conclusion: Does your puppy have any of the above behaviors?
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