While domesticated dogs are better cared for, they are often subjected to intense pressures that their ancestors never dreamed of. Many pet dogs don’t have opportunities to express their innate drives and behaviors, often leading to feelings of discontentment. Their frustrations can become potent fuel for undesirable behaviors, like excessive barking, destructive behavior, and even inappropriate elimination.

Dogs are pack animals and pet owners should make an effort to create the right social environment for their pets. Dogs feel safer and more confident when they are around “kinfolk”. If your dog is left home alone during the day, it is a good idea to consider bringing home another dog so they can keep each other company. However, you should consider it very carefully, including your finances. If the idea is not feasible, you can arrange meet-ups and play visits with friends or neighbors who have dogs. These occasions are excellent opportunities for dogs to form a “clan” and interact with each other.

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