{"id":4799,"date":"2022-09-15T03:15:22","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T03:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-needs-space\/"},"modified":"2022-09-16T10:43:40","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T10:43:40","slug":"how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-needs-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-needs-space\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you know if your dog needs space?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-needs-space\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_needs_space\" title=\"How do you know if your dog needs space?\">How do you know if your dog needs space?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-needs-space\/#How_do_you_know_when_your_dog_needs_space\" title=\"How do you know when your dog needs space?\">How do you know when your dog needs space?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-needs-space\/#Do_dogs_need_their_own_space\" title=\"Do dogs need their own space?\">Do dogs need their own space?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-needs-space\/#How_do_you_tell_if_your_dog_wants_you_to_leave_them_alone\" title=\"How do you tell if your dog wants you to leave them alone?\">How do you tell if your dog wants you to leave them alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-needs-space\/#Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_want_to_be_alone\" title=\"Is it normal for dogs to want to be alone?\">Is it normal for dogs to want to be alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-needs-space\/#Do_dogs_like_to_be_alone_when_sick\" title=\"Do dogs like to be alone when sick?\">Do dogs like to be alone when sick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-needs-space\/#How_do_you_know_when_a_dog_is_sad\" title=\"How do you know when a dog is sad?\">How do you know when a dog is sad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-needs-space\/#How_do_I_make_a_space_for_my_dog\" title=\"How do I make a space for my dog?\">How do I make a space for my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-needs-space\/#How_do_I_make_space_for_my_dog_at_home\" title=\"How do I make space for my dog at home?\">How do I make space for my dog at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-needs-space\/#Should_a_dog_sleep_in_your_bedroom\" title=\"Should a dog sleep in your bedroom?\">Should a dog sleep in your bedroom?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-needs-space\/#Can_dogs_sense_when_something_is_wrong\" title=\"Can dogs sense when something is wrong?\">Can dogs sense when something is wrong?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-needs-space\/#Should_I_let_my_dog_see_me_leave\" title=\"Should I let my dog see me leave?\">Should I let my dog see me leave?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-needs-space\/#Why_wont_my_dog_stop_following_me_around\" title=\"Why won\u2019t my dog stop following me around?\">Why won\u2019t my dog stop following me around?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-needs-space\/#Do_dogs_want_to_be_alone_when_hurt\" title=\"Do dogs want to be alone when hurt?\">Do dogs want to be alone when hurt?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-needs-space\/#Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_distant\" title=\"Why is my dog suddenly distant?\">Why is my dog suddenly distant?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-needs-space\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_is_quiet\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog is quiet?\">What does it mean when your dog is quiet?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_needs_space\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog needs space?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cThey may also pant excessively or get a pinched look to their face. Other dogs may start repetitive behaviors like licking their leg or a cushion.\u201d Keep an eye out for these habits, and see if your dog lets go of them after a little downtime. You may also want to try these dog-anxiety products.<\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-space-a-dog-needs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How much space a dog needs?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-know-when-your-dog-needs-space\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_your_dog_needs_space\"><\/span>How do you know when your dog needs space?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Catherine Falls Commercial\/Getty Images. Your dog is hiding. If you frequently find yourself wondering where your pup has gone off to, consider it a sign that he needs a moment away from humans.<\/li>\n<li>Rebecca Nelson\/Getty Images. Your dog\u2019s schedule has been erratic lately.<\/li>\n<li>anniepaddington\/Getty Images. Your dog is acting oddly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z1OV9NaudbY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-need-their-own-space\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_need_their_own_space\"><\/span>Do dogs need their own space?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All dogs have a need for and a right to their own personal space. Some dogs have a stronger need for personal space then others.\u00a0 As long as they are being properly managed by their owners, dogs have a right to enjoy a leashed walk in public, even if they don\u2019t want to say \u201chi\u201d to you or your dog.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-wants-you-to\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_your_dog_wants_you_to_leave_them_alone\"><\/span>How do you tell if your dog wants you to leave them alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Excessive hair loss and fur damage may indicate boredom, loneliness and even severe separation anxiety among household pets, according to experts.<\/li>\n<li>If your pet is experiencing loss of interest in playtime or increased sleep, these may be warning signs of loneliness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 1 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NDKOgGcQZ48\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-normal-for-dogs-to-want-to-be-alone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_want_to_be_alone\"><\/span>Is it normal for dogs to want to be alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs that suddenly hide or want to be left alone behave that way because something is bothering them. If it\u2019s not physical, it\u2019s likely emotional. Often, issues that seem emotional really stem from physical, medical causes. The first thing to do if you notice a behavior change is to have your pup checked by your vet.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-like-to-be-alone-when-sick\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_like_to_be_alone_when_sick\"><\/span>Do dogs like to be alone when sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the wild, ill animals instinctively avoid predators by finding concealed resting places. Although your sick or injured pet is in no danger in your home, his or her instincts trigger the immediate desire to locate a safe hiding place.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-know-when-a-dog-is-sad\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_a_dog_is_sad\"><\/span>How do you know when a dog is sad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs of dog depression<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Withdrawn \u2013 the dog may have little enthusiasm for exercise or games or joining in with the things they normally enjoy.<\/li>\n<li>Lethargic \u2013 they may be sleeping more than usual.<\/li>\n<li>Loss of appetite \u2013 they may lose interest in food or there may be changes to eating patterns.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-make-a-space-for-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_a_space_for_my_dog\"><\/span>How do I make a space for my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>16 Cool Ways to Create Space for Your Dog<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Give Dogs a Room of Their Own. Nick Braun, founder and CEO of Petinsurancequotes.com says he lives in small house with his wife and two-year-old son.<\/li>\n<li>Consider the Great Outdoors.<\/li>\n<li>Take Measurements.<\/li>\n<li>Accessorize.<\/li>\n<li>Cater to a Dog\u2019s Quirks.<\/li>\n<li>Be \u201cScent\u201d-imental.<\/li>\n<li>Make the Crate a Happy Place.<\/li>\n<li>Raise Up Your Bed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 2 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5CJTPLlaidw\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-make-space-for-my-dog-at-home\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_space_for_my_dog_at_home\"><\/span>How do I make space for my dog at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Where to Make Your Dog Room<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Double Up Your Laundry Room. Photo via @mellybeeb.<\/li>\n<li>Choose Your Mudroom. Photo via @zephyr_creek_farms.<\/li>\n<li>Make a Dog House Under the Stairs.<\/li>\n<li>Use an Extra Bedroom.<\/li>\n<li>Create Space in Your Garage.<\/li>\n<li>Include a Dog Zone in Your Office.<\/li>\n<li>Go with an Attic or Basement Space.<\/li>\n<li>Pick a Corner or a Closet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"should-a-dog-sleep-in-your-bedroom\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_a_dog_sleep_in_your_bedroom\"><\/span>Should a dog sleep in your bedroom?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For others, it\u2019s important that their dog sleep in another room. We recommend at least having them in your bedroom with you in the beginning in either a dog bed or crate. Having your puppy in your bedroom with you will make them feel more reassured.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.orvis.com\/prodimg\/2SP48HDlodn_lg.jpg\" alt=\"Where Should Your Dog Sleep? - Orvis News\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-sense-when-something-is-wrong\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_sense_when_something_is_wrong\"><\/span>Can dogs sense when something is wrong?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Researchers have also found that a person\u2019s mood, which can be an indicator of a larger illness, triggers a dog\u2019s sense of smell. Human emotions manifest physically in chemosignals that are emitted by the body, and dogs are adept at deciphering those changes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-let-my-dog-see-me-leave\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_dog_see_me_leave\"><\/span>Should I let my dog see me leave?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cIt seems that it\u2019s perfectly okay to pet your dog before you go out if that\u2019s what you want to do.\u201d If you suspect your dog might suffer from separation anxiety, talk to your veterinarian.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jqAy_TOIh6g\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-won-t-my-dog-stop-following-me-around\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_wont_my_dog_stop_following_me_around\"><\/span>Why won\u2019t my dog stop following me around?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Often dogs will follow their owners if their bond is paired over time with a great deal of reinforcement. For example, if a dog learns that good things, such as food, pats, and fun activities come from a particular person, they may be more likely to follow that person.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-want-to-be-alone-when-hurt\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_want_to_be_alone_when_hurt\"><\/span>Do dogs want to be alone when hurt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pain, injury, and illness all can play a part in your pooch wanting to be isolated as well. A natural instinct in dogs is to hide their pain and avoid showing weakness. Your pup may instinctively \u201cden\u201d himself as a way to find safety and comfort if he is not feeling well.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jSC3OMz78EQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-suddenly-distant\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_distant\"><\/span>Why is my dog suddenly distant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changes in behavior may indicate a health problem, so it\u2019s important to bring your dog to the veterinarian. Health isn\u2019t the only reason a dog\u2019s behavior changes. A dog who suddenly becomes disinterested in his pack may be experiencing a wide range of emotions, such as jealousy, anxiety or depression.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-it-mean-when-your-dog-is-quiet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_is_quiet\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog is quiet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog may seem quiet and sleepy simply because he is getting older.\u00a0 In addition, some older dogs become more sensitive to heat or colder weather. Infectious Disease. Infectious diseases such as the parvovirus, kennel cough or pneumonia may be causing your dog to feel tired and sick.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you know if your dog needs space?How do you know when your dog needs space?Do dogs need their own space?How do you tell if your dog wants you to leave them alone?Is it normal for dogs to want to be alone?Do dogs like to be alone when sick?How do you&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194856,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-do-you-know-if-your-dog-needs-space.jpeg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4799"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4799"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4799\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194854,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4799\/revisions\/194854"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194856"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4799"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4799"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4799"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}