The relaxation grip is part of a series of posts and training sessions dealing with the subject of rest and stress in dogs. We explain how a dog needs a lot of rest and activity and what happens in the dog's body when stressed, if your dog does not come to rest. Possible Causes and reasons for restlessness in dogs are also part of this series. Finally, we show you training approaches with free training plans, how to use yours Dog using a rest signal can teach calm. Quiet means being able to show composure outside of your own four walls. There is something special for that Ceiling training 2 Go. In this article, we will show you how you can build up and use a learned relaxation grip with your dog.
rest and relaxation
Practicing calm means dealing specifically with rest and relaxation. Relaxation and rest cannot be trained like a “sit” and then called up at will. Implementing calm in everyday dog life means gearing the day specifically towards calm and therefore primarily to pursue measures and rest management.
An adult, healthy dog needs around 16-20 hours to doze and sleep. Puppies or old dogs need more than 16-20 hours of rest. Some dogs find their rest on their own. Other dogs need human help. On the one hand, this can be due to the fact that the dog has not learned it from the beginning, or on the other hand, because its personality and character favor it. Diseases and dysfunctions can also be the origin of a restless dog. You can read more about this in the blog Why rest is so healthy read.
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