One question for Christmas is whether to walk, or not to walk?
Christmas is a whirlwind of visitors, new smells, and changes in routine. While we often think a long walk is the best way to “tire out” a dog, sometimes the opposite is true.
If your home is full of festivities, your dog might already be mentally exhausted. Just like us, dogs can get overstimulated, overwhelmed and lose the ability to be rational and cope.
Sometimes, the best gift you can give them isn’t a long walk, but a quiet day of deep sleep and a few extra sniffs in the garden.
As I have said previously, if a dog seems hyper, struggling to settle etc – this does not necessarily mean they need a walk. It can actually mean they are struggling to regulate themselves and need calmer activities, or an extra meal to help them settle.
Listen to your dog. If they seem hyper, antisocial or grumpy, they might need a nap more than a walk. No dog suffers from not being walked for a couple of days.
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