{"id":1732,"date":"2022-02-11T14:30:29","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T14:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/4-reasons-why-routine-matters\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T13:17:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T13:17:41","slug":"4-reasons-why-routine-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/en\/blog\/4-reasons-why-routine-matters","title":{"rendered":"4 reasons why routine matters"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We humans tend to see routine as boring. But, for dogs, it&#8217;s very reassuring! Habits give canines a framework and reference points to rely on, and help them react appropriately in any situation. This article features the four reasons why routine is important for dogs.&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>\u200d<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #007670;color:#007670\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #007670;color:#007670\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/en\/blog\/4-reasons-why-routine-matters\/#1_Avoid_stress\" >1. Avoid stress&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/en\/blog\/4-reasons-why-routine-matters\/#Situations_that_can_stress_out_a_dog\" >Situations that can stress out a dog:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/en\/blog\/4-reasons-why-routine-matters\/#Signs_of_stress_in_a_dog\" >Signs of stress in a dog:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/en\/blog\/4-reasons-why-routine-matters\/#Did_you_know\" >Did you know?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/en\/blog\/4-reasons-why-routine-matters\/#2_Teach_the_dog_to_be_alone\" >2. Teach the dog to be alone&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/en\/blog\/4-reasons-why-routine-matters\/#3_Create_a_framework_for_security\" >3. Create a framework for security&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/en\/blog\/4-reasons-why-routine-matters\/#4_Provide_reference_points\" >4. Provide reference points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/en\/blog\/4-reasons-why-routine-matters\/#Give_your_dog_one_or_more_routines_so_they_have_reference_points_to_rely_on\" >Give your dog one or more routines so they have reference points to rely on:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/en\/blog\/4-reasons-why-routine-matters\/#A_routine_has_lots_of_benefits\" >A routine has lots of benefits:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Avoid_stress\"><\/span>1. Avoid stress&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>While dogs are loyal companions who we can count and rely on, they&#8217;re also highly sensitive. Your dog feels all your emotions. If you&#8217;re uneasy in a new or unfamiliar situation, your dog will quickly notice your emotional state and react.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>Your goal as owner is to teach your dog (with training) how to behave &#8220;correctly&#8221; in each situation. This will mean your canine companion feels comfortable in familiar situations as you&#8217;ll have taught them to react appropriately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image w-richtext-figure-type-image w-richtext-align-fullwidth\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uploads-ssl.webflow.com\/5e160f141cfa69a8ac0e155c\/60af481d344f333bf3557f65_CTA%20newsletter%20EN.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Situations_that_can_stress_out_a_dog\"><\/span><strong><em>Situations that can stress out a dog:<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<ul><div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>Moving house&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>A new baby or dog&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>Travel&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>Changing a room&#8217;s layout&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>Lack of socialisation or poor socialisation&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>Unfamiliar situations&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>Separation anxiety<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>Boredom or lack of physical and mental activity&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>\u2026&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_of_stress_in_a_dog\"><\/span><em>Signs of stress in a dog:<\/em>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<ul><div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>Destructive behaviour&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>Listlessness&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>Unwelcome barking<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>Uncontrolled yawning&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>Fixation on lighting, doors or certain objects&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>Excessive saliva&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>Digestive issues<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>\u2026<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_you_know\"><\/span><strong>Did you know?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>Chronic stress can make a dog&#8217;s intestines hyperpermeable, which can lead to serious health problems like allergies, autoimmune diseases and cancer! So, make sure you get your dog to relax (and yourself too ;-))<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> It&#8217;s worth exposing your dog to as many situations as possible as soon as you can. Get them used to going in the car, socialise them with other dogs, walk them through crowds, etc. Want to know more? Read this article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/en\/blog\/my-dog-barks-and-growls-what-should-i-do\">My dog barks and growls: what can I do? <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Teach_the_dog_to_be_alone\"><\/span>2. Teach the dog to be alone&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>Dogs who trust their owners and have solid reference points don&#8217;t get separation anxiety. For these dogs, it&#8217;s normal to see their owner leave the home without them and they know they will always return.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re leaving for 5 minutes or 3 hours, your dog trusts you and knows that, whatever happens, you&#8217;ll be back. They watch you leave and return on a routine basis and it&#8217;s not scary for them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Create_a_framework_for_security\"><\/span>3. Create a framework for security&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>Your dog doesn&#8217;t know how do anything without your input. That&#8217;s a fact. And as our behaviourist Loranne says, in dog training small changes make a big difference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p>If you teach your dog to sit by the door and not rush through, you will prevent some dangerous situations. Imagine getting home one day carrying lots of shopping or a car seat, and, when you open the door, your furry friend charges straight at you&#8230; See the danger? So, teach your pet to wait calmly by the door to avoid a whole range of unhelpful problems and stress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Provide_reference_points\"><\/span>4. Provide reference points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Give_your_dog_one_or_more_routines_so_they_have_reference_points_to_rely_on\"><\/span>Give your dog one or more routines so they have reference points to rely on:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<ul><div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>Shortly after they eat, you&#8217;ll walk them&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>You leaving doesn&#8217;t mean they&#8217;re being abandoned&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>When they&#8217;re alone, they have a chew bone to keep them busy (and not your nicest shoes)<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>When on a walk, they have time to play and sniff<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>\u2026.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_routine_has_lots_of_benefits\"><\/span>A routine has lots of benefits:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<ul><div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>A calmer dog, who is therefore in better health&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>A companion who can be alone without destroying the house when you&#8217;re out<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>A safer dog and family<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<li>A reassuring framework that soothes your furry friend.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default__block container-fluid lg \">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So, what are your own thoughts on the topic? 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