The Importance of Pet Routines For You And Your Pet

Routines are helpful when you have young children; they also are helpful when you have a pet! Established routines are beneficial for many reasons: your pet's understanding of the family structure, it's health benefits, and it helps your pet fit into the family, because they are creatures of habit as well!

When you bring your new pup into the home, there are many things you need to adjust to: house training, feeding, and taking them outside to relieve themselves. However, establishing a pet routine also deserves the focus of your efforts. Before establishing a consistent pet routine, a little knowledge of dogs is helpful. A long time ago, before dogs became domestic animals, they lived in packs. In each pack there was a leader. This leader had status, and the other dogs treated him as a king. This philosophy can then be tagged on to a familial structure.

In establishing your pet's routine, it is necessary that they know you are the "pack leader" of the family. You will need to establish this leadership by eating first, walking into a room first, and by showing your pet that their routine fits into yours. Also use the tone of your voice to convey authority to your pet. A higher, more energized tone will encourage your dog, a low soft voice will calm you pup, and a low rough growling voice will warn your dog. They may not understand English, but they do understand body language and vocal tone. As you establish authority, your pet will happily accept their position and gladly take the daily routine you offer them.

A great way to start off establishing a consistent routine for you and your pet is to start your puppy off by crate training them. This way, they will be able to become used to doing everything on your time. They know they go outside after you wake up and feed them; you go to work, come home, and take them on a long walk. You then eat dinner and then feed your dog dinner; you take them out to do their business once more, then finally put them to bed when you head to go to sleep.

Like humans, dogs are creatures of habit. They are happiest when they do the same things at the same time each day. They like taking their naps, going out into the yard or on a walk for waste elimination and some fresh air, and they like eating at the same time each day. Also, dogs like being taken of. Most dogs do not want to be the pack leader, but if they feel there is none, they will step up to the plate. Dogs are happiest when they are taken care of and when they are clearly loved.

Establishing authority to your new pet is key to creating a successful routine. As the pack leader, your pet will enjoy the daily routine you give them, and will love it! Dogs are creatures of habit, and people don't say the phrase, "it's a dog's life," for nothing!

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