Merriam- Webster defines Introvert as: to turn inward or in upon itself; to concentrate or direct upon oneself.
Merriam-Webster defines Extrovert as: a friendly person who likes being with and talking to other people; an outgoing person.
I was told once that it really isn’t about being “shy” or “not shy” like most of us think, instead whether you are an introvert or an extrovert is essentially determined by what you choose to do when you need to recharge. When you are exhausted from normal life, do you pull away from the world and refuel by being alone? Or do you surround yourself with others and get re-energized from the energy of your surroundings?
I believe this same determination can be used for dogs
There are dogs who do really well being around other dogs and, in fact, they get a lot of their energy diffused by interacting with other dogs. We take them to the dog park, we take them on play-dates or walks with other dogs. This tires them out and releases a lot of energy they build up living in a world of humans.
Whereas some dogs prefer to explore or wander on their own in order to calm themselves. In fact, this type of dog can often become more agitated, more frustrated when encountered by other dogs. This type of dog does well on walks without other dogs, long naps on the couch or playtime chasing birds and bugs in his own backyard.
Now, I understand there is a spectrum here where some dogs fall somewhere in the middle of the two extremes; but what I am attempting to convey here is both types of dogs can make great pets! We just need to take inventory of our canine companions and deal with them where they are in life, not where we want them to be.
If you have adopted or are thinking of adopting a new dog, learning about them can help create a strong bond right from the start. A professional evaluation of your new dog is a great way to help them fit into your family!
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