Is Your Dog Happy?
Canine Zone|June/July 2021
The way that you interact with your dog plays an essential role in their well-being and happiness
Caitlin Balt-Helmrich
Is Your Dog Happy?

Dogs are generally regarded as social creatures, keen to interact with the world around them. Some dogs are social butterflies – eagerly interacting with other dogs and humans. Others are more selective and have close circles of companions – human and other species – whose company they enjoy. When humans choose to bring a canine companion into their families, we take on the responsibility of the welfare of another being. Not only do we need to provide for their basic survival needs including food, water, warmth and shelter; we also have the responsibility of ensuring that their emotional well-being is seen to. The question on all dog owners’ minds, after ensuring that their companions are healthy, should be “Is my dog happy?

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