Does your dog like to bark, dig and chew everything in his line of sight? Before you panic and head straight for doggy boot camp, the solution may be simpler than you think. Dogs get bored. Bored dogs can develop unhealthy behaviors and stress-related habits, such as excessive personal licking or chewing, which can potentially cause them harm.
Environment enrichment can help.
Environment enrichment is the process of making your pet’s living space engaging and stimulating to decrease boredom and avoid any associated consequences. Keeping your pets busy and engaged with mental games, active training, and enough daily exercise will protect both your pets and your furniture.
You can improve your furry friend’s immediate living space and help encourage mental and physical development by using food-dispensing toys, scheduling puppy play dates, and stimulating their senses by going to new places together.
If you feel that boredom isn't the cause of your pet's less than desirable behavior, visit our behavior training webpage for suggestions on how to encourage good behavior.