6 Signs Your Dog Is Bored (and Easy Fixes)

Dogs need things to do. A bored dog can act out. The good news is that the fixes are easy. First, here are the signs.

The signs

Your dog may be bored if they:

• Chew shoes, walls, or furniture
• Bark or whine for no clear reason
• Dig holes in the yard
• Pace back and forth
• Get too excited when you get home
• Sleep all day and get wild at night

Why it happens

Most of the time, a bored dog just needs more to do. Long days home alone are hard. Dogs need to move, sniff, and play. Their body and mind both need it.

Easy fixes

Try a few of these:

• A good walk each day
• Chew toys and puzzle toys
• Short play or training time
• A midday walk while you are out

How a midday walk helps

A midday walk breaks up a long day. Your dog gets fresh air, a potty break, and fun. Most chewing and barking gets better fast. You come home to a calm dog.