How to Enhance Your Dog’s Environment

You can’t always be home to keep your dog company, and even when you are you may sometimes be busy with something that keeps you from playing with him or her. That’s why it is important to set up your home in a way that it provides both an active and relaxing environment. Your dog should be able to feel comfortable in your home, but it should also have enough to do to keep it from being bored and sitting around the entire day. The following are just a few of the ways you can make your dog’s environment a better place.

 
Dogs love toys, but don’t expect them to stay satisfied with the same old things for years. Regularly introducing new toys into your dog’s environment is a great way to keep them engaged. Of course they will probably have a few favorites that they always go back to, but a new thing to play with is always a welcome surprise in a dog’s world.

 
Ensuring your dog gets enough food and water throughout the day is always important, especially if you aren’t going to be home for several hours at a time. Making sure their water is always clean and fresh can be difficult if you simply leave a bowl out, which is why you should consider getting a fountain. With a pet fountain they will always have clean water, and drinking water from a fountain is much more engaging for a dog than lapping it up from a bowl.

 
Giving your dog plenty of places to relax is always a great idea. If your bedroom is off limits, make sure you create a comfortable space for them to sleep elsewhere throughout the house. Dogs tend to like sleeping in darker rooms, so place a bed from them in a room with the blinds shut before you leave for the day.

 
By following these tips you can ensure your dog is healthy and happy throughout the day, and in an even better mood every time you return home.