This Is How Your Dog Shows You That It Is Lonely

Like us humans, dogs are social creatures – they need company. As a result, if they have little contact with other dogs or their guardians, they quickly become unhappy. These are five signs you can tell when your dog is lonely.

Destructive Behavior

You come home and your dog has bitten all of your shoes? Garbage lying around the apartment, pillows torn and food stolen from the kitchen table? Of course, this is annoying at first.

However, don’t just get angry – try to understand what your dog is trying to tell you with his destructive rage. After all, dogs can’t talk, so they communicate through their behavior.

Constant Barking or Howling

Your dog may also express his frustration with loud barks. Perhaps the neighbor has already complained that your dog barks a lot in your absence? It could literally be a call for attention, and the trigger could be loneliness.

Eating Habits Have Changed

If your dog suddenly eats or drinks less, you should always pay attention. Because this is a clear sign that something is wrong with the four-legged friend. First, you must rule out physical causes as the cause. Then, you might consider if there are any special stressors in your dog’s life and how you can fix them.

Aggressiveness

Aggression is another sign that your dog is feeling lonely. If your dog is actually cute, but suddenly behaves aggressively towards you, other dogs, or people, you need to figure it out. Is there a medical reason for this behavior? Otherwise, loneliness may be behind it.

Your Dog is Lonely: Here’s How You Can Help

Experts recommend several measures that can be used to alleviate the loneliness of a four-legged friend:

• Keep your dog busy playing while he is alone.
• Let the dog look out of the (closed!) window.
• Do not turn off your music or TV.
• Maybe it’s time to get a second dog? If they get along well and you need a second dog, the company can help your dog.
• Gives your dog the opportunity to get to know other dogs while walking, in a dog park, or while training.
• Take your lunch break at home if possible.
• Exercise with your dog.

And important: check with your veterinarian if your dog’s condition does not improve.