Living with a pet is not always easy. Regardless of our love, almost every pet, especially a young and playful one, may occasionally be imperfect. Some dogs just love chewing their family’s shoes, some cats adore scratching the furniture. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to save your home and relationship with your buddy.
Organize your home
Redesign
Not all changes should be radical, but most people need to add some features to their home that it did not previously have. Don’t forget to buy toys for your pet individually: they are designed to entertain and distract your friend’s attention from your favorite things. Don’t forget to add something that your pet will have a right to destroy. Cats need scratching posts that help them to do what is natural to them without disturbing you. Dogs will love different toys that are great to chew, especially treats that will keep them occupied for a long time.
Aside from that, consider buying a smart camera that will help you to monitor your pet’s behavior when you’re not at home. It will help to understand the reasons for their behavior and allow controlling it. If that’s not enough, choosing the specific design features that will be more suitable is a great decision.
Carefully think about whether you need a carpet, especially if your pet is old and may have some urinary issues. Choose inexpensive but not slick covers, like vinyl. Finding the furniture that is a little bit pet-proof is also great. Furniture made of microfiber or denim is easy to clean. It’s also useful to put the scratch-deterrent tape on the places where the cat is the most likely to attack.
Do minimalist
Although this aspect seems like the most understandable of all, many people still overlook it. You can install lots of devices, but if you don’t hide your shoes, they’re likely to be damaged. Similarly, if you don’t clean your cat’s litter box, they will not ignore it. Make your home as unprovocative for your pet as possible.
Admittedly, this does not mean avoiding decoration or hiding everything. But try to look at your home from your pet’s perspective. What are the things that stand out and will likely cause trouble?
Improve behavior
Pay attention
Socializing a pet is extremely important. Most animals misbehave not because they’re bad or want to harm us. Most of them want to be loved and cared for. Nevertheless, if the home in which they live is unsuitable or uncomfortable for them, they obviously will do something wrong.
Training a pet and playing with them helps to use their energy for useful and pleasant activity. This will also show a pet that they receive positive attention when they shift their interest from your furniture to their toys. Playing ensures that they have a rest while their family is not at home. Never be violent with your little friend: they will associate fear and pain with the source of aggression.
Ask for help
It’s also completely normal if you don’t have enough skills and resources to train your pet. Ask people with whom you live if they can assist you. If you live with a family, it’s best to teach your pup or cat to respond to all people, not only one individual. This would ensure the most significant effect.
Similarly, go to a vet if this behavior seems suspicious. Sometimes animals experience some medical issues but cannot express them. If you’ve already done everything and nothing changes, ask the professional if anything else can be done.
Some prescriptions to decrease the animal’s level of stress may be necessary if they are approved by a professional. In addition, think if you can ask someone to train your pet. Many centers offer trainers for different kinds of animals. You can also find the training courses on monitoring and adjusting your pet’s behavior to become experienced yourself.
Final remarks
It is possible to understand what your pet needs. Your best friend requires a combination of love and precaution. Understand what may be the risks but also do not overthink: usually, changing the behavior is not complicated. By doing this, you’ll minimize the possible harm and ensure the long-lasting, trusting relationship between your pet and your home.
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