Company and social well-being are as essential to your dog’s quality of life as good food, fresh water and comfortable accommodation.
The following story illustrates this beautifully:
Over time, man has transformed wild dogs into faithful companions. This development was only possible because, like humans, dogs are social creatures who depend on social ties for their health and well-being. Deprive them of these bonds and distress sets in.
These elements are linked to the need for contact and comfort offered by the female dog to her puppy and, later, by the owner to their adult dog. Admittedly, the social needs of some individuals are greater than others, but no dog can do without healthy companionship and social bonds, or the door is opened to mental and physical disorders.
It is beyond dispute that depriving a dog of its essential social needs is just as serious as depriving it of its essential physical needs. Dogs are great communicators, just like humans. These two social species were made for each other! In our next episode on the social needs of dogs, we will give you the best advice for successful familiarisation and socialisation of your favourite pooch.
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