Hello everyone. Ever since I got a Bichon, I am wondering about dog's jobs and their fulfillment in doing those jobs.
It seems obvious to me that herding dogs, hunting dogs or retrievers and such get some fulfillment and – most importantly – stimulation from doing their jobs. I can imagine that spending a day out and about herding sheep means they're pretty conked out in the evenings.
A companion dog's job is much more passive – following their human around the house, sitting on laps, giving kisses and cuddles. Do they derive stimulation from doing this job in the same way a more active breed does from theirs? Or do they just generally have a much lower energy level, therefor requiring less stimulation in general and thus being well suited for couch potato owners like me?
I love my bichon and she gets plenty of walks and play time, which she enjoys tremendously as well. I also picked this breed because I knew she would fit my lifestyle and I have to admit that some days are spent mostly on the couch. These are the kind of days that make me womder whether she feels like she's just chilling out with me or actively doing her work as a companion.
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