Imagine if suddenly your world were confined to an area that allows you only enough space to sit, turn around and lay down with no room to jump up, go for walkies or bounce about as you normally do... for days or weeks on end. Well, when your canine buddy has been mandated some crate rest as a result of an injury, or perhaps he’s just been neutered (you can read a bit more on neutering/spaying pets here), or due to some other condition or surgical intervention, that’s essentially what happens - his whole world is drastically shrunk to an area only a little larger than his body. You, of course, know that following the vet’s orders to keep him confined to his crate, aside from the necessary potty breaks, IS indeed in his best interest, BUT you can see the boredom beginning to build, and he’s becoming a tad bit stir-crazy, to put it mildly, and you’re now tick-tock, counting down the clock to when he can return to his normal activities. In the meantime, you’re starting to feel like a heel with his constant whimpering and pleas for escape that are s-l-w-o-l-y wearing down your resolve. But stand strong and try to engage in some safe activities throughout the day that will help to alleviate some of his boredom. So, to that end, here are a few suggestions to help make the time fly by:
On a final note, as difficult as it might be, try really hard not to do anything that will be perceived by him as a reward him when he barks, whines or otherwise demands for your attention. You’ll only perpetuate his behaviour and drive yourself mad in the process… just keep reminding yourself that it’s really all for the best.
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