Your Phone Is Making Your Dog Sad

Don’t believe me? 

Let me change your mind… 

The thing is, smartphone addiction is a real problem with a lot of negative effects on us and even seemingly our pets.

Surveys have found that smart phone addiction is a rising problem.  So much so that there is even a name for someone who fears being without their phone.  It’s called ‘Nomophobia’ and “NO MObile PHOne phoBIA” is a 21st-century term for the fear of not being able to use your cell phone or other smart device. 

The problem is our smart phone addiction might seem harmless enough but it’s causing some serious problems and these problems should in all reality, be more than enough reason to let go of your phone. 

For one, people are developing what has been dubbed ‘tech nech’ which is basically neck soreness developed from endlessly sitting in front of a computer, typing on a laptop or using any handheld technology. 

Then, there’s that whole scientific discovery that people are using their phones to such an extent that it is basically changing their brains. 

Now that should already be more than enough reason to put your phone down if you ask me, but if you’re still not convinced – I’ve got one more consequence of smart phone addiction up my sleeve that’s bound to change your mind… 

Our smart phone addiction is making our dogs sad.   

See the thing is, Dogs are pack animals and for the most part see the owner as the leader of the pack, so they’re constantly looking towards the humans for leadership and reassurance. 

The dog basically requires regular feedback and interaction because it wants to please you.  However, when you’re too busy staring at your phone you can’t give them that and that’s when they get sad and possibly even act out.   

They will act out either by being naughty because you’re distracted and they think they can do what they want, or they will be purposefully unruly in an attempt to get your attention. 

Either way, the fact that you being on your phone the whole time is making your dog sad is by far the best reason to put your phone down. 

So, I don’t know if you’re convinced or not but I definitely am. 

It’s time we put our phones down and #makedogshappyagain