A satisfied, well behaved and tired puppy!
I learned recently that Eli has already found a forever home where he will be going in about a week. He sends a big, sloppy puppy kiss (puppy breath included!) to his new forever family!
Friday, October 1, 2010
7 Basic Needs
Tamar Geller, author and dog behaviorist, stated in her book "The Loved Dog" that a dog has 7 basic needs: a sense of security, companionship, understanding the hierarchy, surprise/excitement, food and exercise, mental stimulation, and love and connection. A need is something that is necessary to sustain a good quality of life, and if any of those needs are not met problem behaviors will occur and the dogs quality of life will deteriorate. When the needs are met you get this:
A satisfied, well behaved and tired puppy!
I learned recently that Eli has already found a forever home where he will be going in about a week. He sends a big, sloppy puppy kiss (puppy breath included!) to his new forever family!
A satisfied, well behaved and tired puppy!
I learned recently that Eli has already found a forever home where he will be going in about a week. He sends a big, sloppy puppy kiss (puppy breath included!) to his new forever family!
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