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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
The reality is that out in the wild a dog would more or less be sleeping or chilling out when they are not on the hunt for food. Dogs sleep between 12-20 hours of he day depending on their age. When you leave your dog in the house they are probably doing exactly what they would be doing in the wild providing they are nourished. As long as you are taking them out for at least two walks a day they are getting plenty of stimulation.
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Dogs don't sleep alone in the den in the wild. They are always around other dogs. They are also never confined in the wild. This affects some dogs more than others, but some definitely suffer severe anxiety when their owners are away. In their world, they've either been abandoned or their owners are dead. People seem to get a kick out of having a dog be excited to see them when they arrive home, but in reality the dog may be going through severe psychological trauma and feeling extreme relief when you arrive.