Why Do They Seek Constant Attention?

It’s no secret that dogs love call the attention. if already per a Touch in affection, pampering, massage or treats , dogs are always after you for receive some the reward . Even if,  mostly , this does not represent no inconvenience , may end up becoming  a very serious problem, if it results in personalities jealous at or in behavior s destructive s .

However, part of the problem solving (or avoiding it s) is to understand why do dogs look for per constant attention.

Typically, dogs have different ways of Call our attention, but generally, what triggers pathological behaviors is the excess of it .

Similarly, an environment unhealthy Where the dog is subjected to a significant amount of stress , also he can to result what he wants receive more attention from you, or develop The strange behavior to release tension , excess energy or boredom .

The most common forms of illnesses caused by it are those originated by anxiety (eg separation anxiety), jealousy and personality destructive . But let’s talk about the  attention a little more in depth .

When do you want to get attention?

Due to the  dogs and humans cannot rem  to communicate each other of the same the way they do with their similar (or similar) , the dogs had to develop a series of strategies to meet your basic needs ( food , shelter, affection…).

Therefore, Call attention becomes an evolutionary response that domestication m provided to dogs to guarantee go, in this way, The your subsistence.

However, when these situations become pathological ? These behaviors become problematic because they tend to be reinforced by caregivers/owners who unwittingly end up rewarding the dogs and accentuating the persistence of the dog’s habits.

One of the most common ways, for example, is when we get home, because we ended up accentuating the anxiety that our dog sit during our absences when we we caress you with enthusiasm, while he US receive cheered up.

The same situation occurs before lat gone excessive . It is common that when O our dog goes out of your way with your barks, to try to calm you down O your caregiver caress the back and gives the dog a feeling of relaxation .

What this does is reinforce the misconduct, because he will understand that excessive barking is  a way of gain affection .

Some solutions

Although avoid  a behavior be more  easy than fix , there are many strategies you can take to cut the bad habits that the dog has developed to get your attention.

first of all , keep in mind that it’s not bad to pamper your pet. On the contrary, love is something they need to a mental development adequate .

What you he must learn r is knowing exactly what is required of you, and whether the animal’s behavior is due to a valid reason (eg someone surrounding the your property), everything  well reward you for it .

However, if the behaviors are derived from something that is not indicated, such as jealousy or fear attacks, then you shouldn’t support this attitude .

What the dog and you must understand is that for everything there is a moment , whether for caresses, for play or to eat. So here are some tips you can follow:

• establish a strict schedule how much The feed your pet. Thus  he will get used to eating at certain times of the day.

Do not feed him at the table, so he will get used to not ask .

• Get him used to being alone since he was a puppy , but never leave him by myself immediately for an extended period. Get out first for a few minutes and then  extend these periods.

• Teach -What is not good growl for other dogs or people, unless it is as a defensive measure and not motivated to p. link jealousy.

• Have in mind that punishments are understood by dogs as one way to get attention , therefore, using s The strategy you only will reinforce negative behavior.

The best thing that you can to do is ignore the pet. Then, he will realize that acting in such a way, he doesn’t will get nothing from you.

Watch carefully your pet’s behavior, especially related ones to anxiety (the most important is if he stops eat ) or aggressiveness, if necessary, see a behavior expert animal or yours vet .