Unruly Household BehaviorMost dog owners underestimate their dog's exercise requirements. Owners who have a dog living out in the backyard for a good chunk of time often create a vicious cycle. They would bring their dog in the house if the dog had good house manners, but because the dog does not have good manners, they leave him outside. This makes the dog more excited when brought in, which causes the client to leave him out more, etc. I am sure you get the picture. Additionally, some dog owners assume that because their dog is fairly energetic, he is going to get all the exercise he needs playing in the backyard during the day when they are at work. This is usually not true. In addition, as dogs get a bit older, they will often have a very human attitude toward exercise – you know the old joke, "whenever I feel like exercising, I lay down until the feeling passes." Often the only stimulus that will cause dogs to become active is bringing them into a new situation that excites them, like coming into the house. To learn techniques on simple ways to entertain your dog, before you buy that new furniture, please contact us at About Us to set up a training session with one of our certified dog trainers. |