🐾 Dog Habits: Why Routine Is Important (and How to Improve It)
Have you ever noticed how attached your dog is to schedules? Whether it's feeding time, a walk, or bedtime, dogs love routine . But it's not just a matter of habit: it's a real emotional and behavioral need .
In this article, we explain why it's important to respect your dog's habits and how to create a balanced day , beneficial for his well-being and yours too.
🕐 Dogs are creatures of habit by nature
Dogs like to know what's happening and when . This doesn't mean rigidity, but predictability : knowing that after breakfast you'll go out, or that in the afternoon you'll play, helps them feel safe and relaxed .
When routine is broken too often, some dogs may exhibit:
- Separation anxiety
- Hyperactivity
- Irritability
- Digestive problems
📅 Example of an ideal daily routine
Every dog is different, but a typical balanced day might include:
- 7:00 AM – Morning outing: for toilet training and a bit of exercise
- 8:00 am – Breakfast: always at the same time
- 9:00 AM – Relax and nap
- 1:00 PM – Short outing or game at home
- 2:00 PM – Lunch (for puppies or breeds that eat multiple times)
- 4:00 PM – Interactive time or training
- 6:00 PM – Longest walk
- 8:00 PM – Dinner
- 9:00 PM – Relax and pamper yourself
- 10:00 PM – Bedtime
🔁 When and how to change a routine
Sometimes your routine needs updating: a change of season, a new work schedule, a growing puppy...
👉 The secret? Change little by little.
📌 Some tips:
- Move your schedule forward or back by 10-15 minutes at a time
- Maintain at least 2-3 fixed points every day (such as meals or the main walk)
- Use familiar accessories : a blanket, his coat, his favorite toy
❤️ Healthy habits = happier dog
A good routine also strengthens the bond with the owner . The dog knows he can trust you, and you'll learn to recognize his signals more easily: hunger, tiredness, the need to go out or be cuddled.
🛍️ DogModa's advice
On DogModa.it you'll find accessories designed to create and maintain healthy habits:
- Coats for daily walks
- Backpacks and portable bowls for outings
- Comfortable clothes for bedtime or at home
- Games to stimulate mind and body
🐶 Your experience matters!
What's your dog's funniest or sweetest habit?
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