Why you need to “communicate” with your dog at least 5 minutes a day: an important rule

12.10.2023 06:50

You need to “communicate” with your four-legged friend every day.

And this process should continue for at least 5 minutes.

And we're not just talking about walking your dog or being in the same room with him.

This means direct interaction: the dog needs to be petted, played with, trained. In addition, it is even worth talking to.

Why does a dog need such “communication”?

Sometimes pet owners forget that their four-legged friends hardly interact with anyone.

Photo: © Belnovosti

A person works, communicates with his other half, with children and with friends. But a dog, in fact, has only one friend - the owner. Especially if there are no other animals in the apartment.

If you are away from home for 8-10 hours because of work and then ignore your dog when you return, it will probably feel lonely.

This situation does not have the best effect on the dog's condition. Health problems may arise.

Therefore, you need to devote at least 5 minutes a day to your pet. Or better yet, 15, 30, 40 minutes. Or even a couple of hours.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief