5 Simple Tips for Giving Your Dogs Equal Attention

Published A Few Days Ago
ADVERTISEMENT

Dogs get jealous of their canine siblings. How do you make sure everyone gets enough love? We’ve got a few tips for giving equal attention to all your dogs.

Owning a dog is a big responsibility and a major commitment of your time. When you add a second or even a third dog to the equation, things get even more complicated. Aside from the practical challenges that come with owning multiple dogs, there is another problem that many multi-dog owners face – giving each of their dogs equal attention.

Related:6 Advantages Of Living In A Multi Dog Household

Tips for Ensuring Harmony in a Multi-Dog Household

Even if all of your dogs get along well with each other, they still want to know that you care about them as an individual. Some dogs require more attention than others, so you’ll need to take the time to get to know each of your dog’s individual temperaments and personalities so you can provide for their individual needs. You should also employ these simple tips for making sure that none of your dogs feels neglected or left out:

    Related:6 Sanity-Saving Tips On How To Manage Your Multi Dog Household

      In addition to doing these things, you should also make sure to spend time with all of your dogs together as well. You and your dogs are a family so it is just as important that they get along with each other as they do with you.

      Be sure to include all of your dogs in daily play time and encourage your dogs to play with each other on their own as well. If one of your dogs starts to become more dominant and tries to push another dog away, remove your attention from both of them until they work things out. You don’t want to reinforce bad behavior.

      As a dog owner, your main goal is to love your dogs. If you give them a chance, your dogs will become your most faithful friends and companions, loving you with no conditions – all they want is to know that you love them back. By putting some of these tips to work you can make sure that each of your dogs feels loved.

      ADVERTISEMENT

      ADVERTISEMENT

      You May Like

      Can I Put Vaseline on My Dog?

      Does your dog have dry or irritated skin? You may be wondering, can I put Vaseline on my dog? Read on to learn if it''s safe for your pooch.

      The P.E.T.S. Plan – Four Steps To Divorcing With Pets

      Divorce isn’t easy – especially when pets are involved. If both parties want guardianship of the dog, what options do you have? Debra Vey Voda-Ha…

      What You Need To Know About Hookworms In Dogs

      They may be small, but hookworms in dogs can lead to big health problems. As pet parents, we love to indulge our furry best friends with the best – fro…

      Pugapoo

      A Pugapoo - a mix of Pug and Poodle - is friendly and fun-loving dog. This hybrid breed responds well to training and get along well with children.

      Cats and Rodents – Keep or Immediately Dispose of Their Catch?

      Let’s face it, prey drive in our furry felines runs high. Hence all those squeaky, mouse-shaped playthings we love stashing into their arsenal of toys. I mean,…

      A Brief Guide to Feline Calicivirus

      Have you ever heard of Feline Calicivirus? Known as FCV, this disease affects a cat''s respiratory system and can be dangerous.

      Should You Get a Kitten for Your Senior Cat?

      If you have a senior cat who seems bored or lonely, you might be thinking about adopting a kitten to give them a feline companion. But is this a good idea?

      Adoptable Dog Of The Week – Spike

      Let’s head up north to meet Spike, our Adoptable Dog of the Week. Spike is a 1-year-old Shepherd mix from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is neutered and…

      Ray Fish – Saltwater

      The ray fish''s skeleton is made up entirely of cartilage and it is characterized by its flattened body and large pectoral fins which are fused to its head.

      Magyar Agar

      The Magyar Agar is more commonly known as the Hungarian Agar or the Hungarian Greyhound. This breed is affectionate and docile in the home.

      Singapura

      The Singapura is such a charming extrovert, playful in a nondestructive way, and delightfully curious, it''s hard to lose patience with him.

      A Blast At BarkWorld: Barks And Meows Abound At Pet Blogger Conference

      I’m back from BarkWorld (and MeowWorld)! Even though I could use a cat nap, I want to tell you all about my adventures in Atlanta. As the Editor of Pet…

      How To Stop Stinky Dog Farts

      Urgh! What''s that smell? We''ve been blaming rotten smells on the dog for many years, but what can you do if you''ve got a legitimate problem with dog farts?

      Gen Y Dogma: Puppy Vs. Baby Edition

      Is getting a puppy a logical first step toward having kids? Not necessarily. Christina Peden talks about the ways puppies and babies are similar and differen…

      Costumed Kitties Pay Homage to Taylor Swift and Sparks Fly!

      Meet Fan Girl Jessica, who dresses her cat up to match Taylor Swift in honor of her new album, ""Reputation,"" being released in November!