It is proven that dogs bring many benefits to a person’s life, not only emotional but also physical, social and even have a therapeutic effect. But, when we are thinking about bringing one to the family we must ask ourselves why and why I want it and among the possible answers will be “to keep me company” “to go for a walk together” “because I like them and I have always wanted one ” and today, only you know that answer.
I want to leave a reflection on something: It is not only about our desires or needs, we must also think about theirs to be able to lead a happy and balanced life. They can ask us, do you think your dog is happy with you? Can you meet all their needs? Do you really enjoy spending time with your dog? There, the panorama of everything changes a little because not all the answers are going to be positive. When we have a dog in our family, we must be aware of the responsibility we have for at least 12 years in which we must feed it every day, take it to the vet at least once a year, educate it, take it out at least three times a day; but we must also recognize them as a different species and above all, understand it from their nature! Because when you understand it you can help him, instead of getting frustrated or making him frustrated, and that will lead to a better bond based on trust and empathy!
- Un nuevo espacio.
- Nuevos olores.
- Diferentes estímulos auditivos y visuales del entorno.
- Personas nuevas.
- Perros y demás animales que se pueda encontrar.
You must also make changes in your life and routine to be able to adapt to him and meet his needs:
- Debes sacar tiempo para el paseo diario.
- Generar espacios en la casa para el bienestar del perro: dónde comer, descansar, jugar, etc.
- Debes hacer presupuesto para gastos veterinarios de rutina y urgencias.
- Presupuesto para alimento.
- Debes destinar un tiempo para el juego, educación y espacios de socialización.
Do not blame your dog for how he behaves, because most likely it is just the result of what you have done with him, Roger Abrantes says “if we were aware of how our behavior influences that of others, we would think twice before acting ” and this is LAW because we only pay attention to what they do, but we do not think about whether we are a source of calm or over-activation, we do not think about whether we give them enough time to go out, whether we have the right toys for their environmental enrichment or if we cognitively stimulate them so that they are less impulsive and instinctive individuals.
Who said it would be easy? Nobody! And whenever we share life with another individual regardless of the species, we must maintain a balance in the relationship and find a way to achieve well-being for all without overriding anyone.
When that individual arrives in your family, because you definitely said that YES you can have him and give him the quality of life he deserves, you must think about the adaptation process and that not only must the dog adapt to you, but you to the dog as well and! EYE! This does not mean that someone is going to lose their life by revolving around the other.
The perfect dog does not exist, so don’t try to have it, because you will get frustrated.
You have a dog who, like everyone else, is going to have good days and not so good days, enjoy him in each of his moments and support him when he needs you. Become their secure base, their reference of confidence and tranquility and not a reason for stress, fear or another trigger.
And remember: Having a dog in life is the best thing that can happen to us if we do it consciously and responsibly.
