LickiMats - what they are and how to use them in your dog or cats daily life.
Most animals (humans included!) have evolved to undertake basic tasks essential for survival, such as seeking food, shelter, water, and often companionship. When we domesticate animals, we provide for these needs, sometimes limiting their ability to engage in these natural behaviours. Without the need to "work" to survive, our pets often require alternative forms of stimulation to stay mentally and physically healthy.
While it may seem like sleeping all day is ideal to busy humans, in reality, this is not a fully satisfying existence for many pets. Boredom can lead to undesirable behaviours as they try to fulfill their need for activity. Pets may develop self-destructive habits such as compulsive licking or tail chasing. Moreover, lack of both mental and physical stimulation can contribute to health issues like obesity and constipation.
So yes, your pet dog can get bored, and the consequences may extend beyond just snoozing all day! Keeping them engaged with enrichment activities is key to their overall well-being.
Most animals (humans included!) have evolved to undertake basic tasks essential for survival, such as seeking food, shelter, water, and often companionship. When we domesticate animals, we provide for these needs, sometimes limiting their ability to engage in these natural behaviours. Without the need to "work" to survive, our pets often require alternative forms of stimulation to stay mentally and physically healthy.
While it may seem like sleeping all day is ideal to busy humans, in reality, this is not a fully satisfying existence for many pets. Boredom can lead to undesirable behaviours as they try to fulfill their need for activity. Pets may develop self-destructive habits such as compulsive licking or tail chasing. Moreover, lack of both mental and physical stimulation can contribute to health issues like obesity and constipation.
So yes, your pet dog can get bored, and the consequences may extend beyond just snoozing all day! Keeping them engaged with enrichment activities is key to their overall well-being.
LickiMats - what they are and how to use them in your dog or cats daily life.
Snuffle mats are a super fun way to extend play time with your dog. They allow your dog sniff, dig and enjoy the fruits of their labour!
Grab some ideas and inspiration on how to put those slow feeding bowls and mats to work for you and your dog!
Tail chasing can be described as a typical obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in dogs. Other OCD behaviours include: spinning, pacing, fly snapping, barking, shadow or light chasing, excessive licking and toy fixation.
Want to improve your dog’s focus, engagement and connection, or just have more fun whilst you are hanging out? Here are some quick fun games you can incorporate into your dog’s day
Barking in dogs is a normal and necessary behaviour for them as it is their way of communicating with other dogs, animals and humans. However, when the barking is excessive it can become a nuisance to the dogs owners and the neighbourhood.
Feeding dogs raw, meaty bones can help alleviate boredom by providing them with a natural, mentally stimulating activity that allows them to chew and engage in a behavior similar to their wolf ancestors. This episode of our My Pet Podcast digs into the pros and cons of feeding bones to both dogs & cats.
Feeding dogs raw, meaty bones can help alleviate boredom by providing them with a natural, mentally stimulating activity that allows them to chew and engage in a behavior similar to their wolf ancestors. This episode of our My Pet Podcast digs into the pros and cons of feeding bones to both dogs & cats.
