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Dogs are highly sociable companion animals, in addition to having a great intelligence, so we strongly emphasize the fact that need a great deal of attention, affection and positive stimulation.
A dog can get bored for several reasons, it is possible that he spends a lot of time at home, that he does not feel part of the family or that he needs greater physical and mental challenges, which can be harmful to our pet and the environment. that we share with him. How do you know if your dog is in this situation? In this article by PeritoAnimal we show you 5 Symptoms of a Bored Dog.
1. Compulsive behaviors
When a dog is bored he cannot enjoy full mental well-being, so it is possible that he manifests some changes in behavior in order to be able to stimulate himself to keep his mind distracted.
Compulsive behavior, known as stereotyping, consists of repetitive movements with no apparent purpose, though the dog actually pursues them to relax.
While the best known compulsive behavior is constantly chasing your own tail, there are other stereotypes that can also affect a bored dog, such as excessive licking. If the dog is bored for much of the day, stereotyping can be the definitive sign that confirms the boredom and lack of mental stimulation or environmental enrichment it suffers. It would be very recommendable to resort to an expert.
2. Destructive behaviors
Puppies need to be stimulated mentally and physically, otherwise boredom can also make them want to bite all the objects in the house and this usually happens especially in those dogs that have great energy and therefore they also need a lot of physical exercise.
If your puppy spends a lot of time alone at home and also doesn't have the physical exercise he needs to feel good, it's very possible that on his return he will find several wreckage. Very importantly, we must learn to differentiate between destructiveness and separation-related disorders, which are those that happen when the dog is alone.
3. Excessive barking
A dog lacking stimuli and motivation can show a variety of behaviors that we may not have observed before. If your dog is annoyed it may manifest it with excessive barking, which will consist of a demand for attention.
Although it is true that any change in our pet's usual behavior should alert us, since behind this there may not only be boredom, but any other situation that should be dealt with urgently. Don't forget that if the dog barks when it's free, it could also be a separation-related disorder.
4. Disobedience
This is a trait that can easily come about when a Siberian husky gets bored, although it usually happens in all those breeds of independent character and great intelligence who in the face of repetitive training or lack of mental stimulation get bored. They demonstrate it with absolute disobedience.
Remember that the challenges are important for your dog and that you should always train according to its individual characteristics and your own limitations. Try to offer varied games and new activities that will help you enrich your daily life.
5. Depression
Boredom can even cause depression in some dogs, which manifests itself with lethargy, sadness, tiredness and changes in appetite, among other symptoms.
Whenever a dog shows itself down, it's important to find out what they are. the causes of this state, it is possible that boredom is one of them, remember that a dog needs its time and for a responsible adoption it is essential to take this into account.
