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Importance of a Daily Routine for Dogs

March 27, 2021 Kim Leave a Comment

Building a consistent daily routine for dogs is essential for their emotional and mental well-being. Read these tips for keeping your dog in a routine.

Importance of a Daily Routine for Dogs

The Importance of a Daily Routine for Dogs

Many of us humans have a morning routine. Maybe you wake up, eat breakfast, take a shower, etc. It helps set you up for a good day. Dogs can also benefit from established consistent daily practices, even when you’re out camping, hiking, or on vacation. Your dog benefits from knowing what is going to happen next. If your dog’s current schedule is inconsistent, consider setting a regimen and sticking with it. The importance of a daily routine for dogs is clear. Let’s look at how you can set daily practices for your dog at home or on the road.

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Sleep Routine for Dogs

Try to ensure that your dog rises at the same time each day and goes to sleep at the same time every night. It will soon learn to anticipate the sleep schedule and get in a routine of waking up and going to sleep when you do. The nightly routine you establish for your dog will reassure and comfort it.

 

Feeding Routine

Feeding your dog at the same time every day is beneficial for its mental well-being and metabolism. Its meal and snack routines help you control its weight and set the pace for other practices like play, bathroom, and sleep times. Try to feed your dog in the same place every day. If you are on the road, set up a feeding station to ensure that it feels comfortable in its eating space. A crowded or inconsistent eating space will make your dog feel uncomfortable eating and throw off any routine you’re trying to set.

 

Toilet Routine

Watch for signs that your dog must go to the bathroom. Praise and reward them when it does its business. In time, these comfort breaks will become its daily routine. Regular break times should include first thing in the morning, after meals, during walks and play, and before bedtime. Establishing your dog’s toilet routine will help prevent feelings of anxiety and discomfort.

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Walking and Play Routine

Dogs love to walk and play. If you regularly take your dog for walks, you can guarantee it will perk up the second you pick up the leash. Make sure at least one walk a day happens around the same time each day. If you’re on the road outdoors, your dog will likely get plenty of exercise, but if you’re visiting indoors at a relative’s, then keep on schedule.

 

Although routines are helpful for dogs, it’s essential to remain flexible so that your dog can be ready for changes. Breaking the routine is easy to do when you’re away from home, and your dog needs to be able to adapt to changes. We hope we have helped establish the importance of a daily routine for dogs for you and that you can get your dog on the routine that it craves. Just like you are on a routine, your dog needs one, too. Do your beloved pet a favor today by establishing a dog-friendly routine.

 

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Travel writer and road trip enthusiast of My Traveling Roads, Kim Croisant, is a proud native Texan passionate about seeing the world by car, plane, train, RV -- any way she can. Her travels include many road trips through Texas and beyond. Kim is raising her grandson and takes him and her Yorkie/Shih Tzu mix doggies on as many trips as possible. When she's feeling the love, she lets her darling 82-year-old mother come along as well. But her favorite way to travel is solo. When Kim's not writing, she is hiking through nature and camping in the woods in a cabin full of amenities.

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