How to keep an indoor dog happy
The short answer is: yes! It is possible to keep a dog in a smaller home or apartment and give them a happy, healthy life. It simply takes a bit of extra planning and preparation. Apartment living is becoming more common worldwide, with many people having access to only a balcony or courtyard in their homes. As such, it's important that we put some effort into how we enrich the lives of our pets. Dogs are social creatures that need plenty of exercise, attention and mental activity. Without this, dogs can develop destructive behaviours such as barking and chewing. Even worse, a dog might become bored or depressed without adequate daily enrichment, which can lead to negative long-term outcomes such as separation anxiety. To keep your indoor dog happy, try maintaining a toy rotation throughout the week. Doing this will ensure that they don't get tired of the same toys each day. Be sure to keep a variety of safe toys that vary in size and texture, such as chewy ropes and squeaky soft toys. Make sure your dog has a place to relax and be themselves - for example, in a courtyard or a spare room. Be sure to puppy-proof this area by removing anything dangerous, such as rubbish, human medications, electrical cords, cleaning products and choking hazards.
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