Is your life like this too? Busy, busy, busy?!! This is why it is so important to create a daily schedule for your dog too! If you don't create a daily schedule, things won't get done with or for your dog. We run into Doggie Drama when the day zooms by and we have barely taken a breath or a moment to even pet the dog. I am not saying you need to devote every waking hour to be at your dog's beck and call; Rather you should have some routine that includes work, play and rest. Notice you will get a benefit out of this too!
Dogs thrive on routine. They are creatures of habit which is a good thing because then you don't have to be creative in creating a plan for their day. Besides it really doesn't take that much time to make your dog happy.
Just divide your day into quarters: morning, afternoon, evening and night. Plan what you are going to do and when: mealtime training (2-3x depending on age), potty breaks, naps (whether in a crate or Place), play/training and just hanging out together. If dogs are well behaved they can remain loose in your home or safely in a crate when you do have to leave them home alone.
Knowing where, when and what your dog is doing will keep you sane, give you time to breathe and truly, more than a moment to enjoy your dog.
My best,
Dru
Out of the DogHouse LLC website www.ohiodogtrainer.net
Any Questions? call Dru Therrian 440.286.9070
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