Some dogs prefer a more laidback life, so they sleep a lot. Yet even the most relaxed dogs don’t sleep as much as the dog featured in this story.
A small dog named Bori has a sleeping habit that greatly concerns her owners. Her sleeping hours are far more than her hours awake.
Sometimes Bori’s owners would use food to wake her up, but it doesn’t work all the time. They can’t just put food in a bowl and wait for her to finish it. They have to actively feed her one grain of dog food at a time, or she will fall asleep instead of eating.
A veterinarian had warned Bori’s owner that if she sleeps too much, she might end up depressed. After hearing that, the owners sought the help of an animal behavior expert named Lee Chan Jong. He has a track record of helping dog owners solve tricky problems concerning their dogs.
Chan Jong made some observations regarding Bori. He discovered that her sleep habit was unlike anything he had ever seen before. Dogs usually become anxious under stressful situations, but Bori just sleeps through such. Even if Bori’s case is a bit rare, the expert knew what he had to do to help.
Chan Jong urged Bori’s owners to stimulate her more through physical activities like walking and playing. They also have to keep in mind not to spoil her. If Bori is in a predicament that she can easily handle, the owner has to let her handle it.
When the owners are playing with Bori, they must make her utilize her entire body. For example, if they are playing fetch, the owners must throw the ball farther horizontally rather than throw it vertically. At one point, the ball got stuck under the couch, which was when Bori had to get it on her own.
The recommended solution for Bori’s drowsiness worked like a charm. Lee Chan Jong really knows how to solve complicated dog problems using simple solutions. The owners are happy that they can finally see their dog being more active.
Source: SBS TV Animals via YouTube.
