{"id":1739,"date":"2022-02-11T14:30:37","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T14:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/the-social-needs-of-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-05-29T23:56:45","modified_gmt":"2022-05-29T23:56:45","slug":"the-social-needs-of-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/en\/blog\/the-social-needs-of-dogs","title":{"rendered":"The social needs of dogs."},"content":{"rendered":"
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Company and social well-being are as essential to your dog\u2019s quality of life as good food, fresh water and comfortable accommodation.<\/span><\/em><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The following story illustrates this beautifully:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Dogs are social beings.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Social distress is linked to three factors:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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  • response to pain (“Ouch, that hurts!”)<\/li>
  • attachment to a place (“I want to go home!”)<\/li>
  • thermoregulation (“I\u2019m cold, I need to snuggle up to Mum!”).
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    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.\u200d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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    Physical disorders may vary:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    • a weakened immune system, making the dog more susceptible to disease<\/li>
    • isolation results in the dog taking less care of itself<\/li>
    • it eats less and does not drink enough<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
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      Mental disorders are even more worrying:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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      • whining: a dog that whines is a dog that is sending out a distress call for its owner to return<\/li>
      • a mental decline that results in stereotypical behaviours: repetitive and pointless behaviours such as pacing excessively, chewing and licking for no reason.<\/li>
      • when this distress becomes excessive, we speak of separation anxiety due to isolation and desertion  <\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
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        How to recognise the signs of separation anxiety:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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        • excessive panting and drooling<\/li>
        • significant vocalisation<\/li>
        • Loss of appetite<\/li>
        • destructive behaviour leading to self-harm in the event that the dog tries to escape<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
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          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.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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