«La búsqueda de un refugio acogedor es una necesidad universal, pero para algunos amigos especiales, esta búsqueda puede ser especialmente apremiante. Si tienes un perro en casa, sabrás que su preferencia por los lugares cómodos y calientes es igual a la tuya. Pero ¿cómo podemos asegurarnos de que nuestros compañeros caninos estén cómodos y felices en nuestro hogar? En este artículo exploraremos las mejores formas de crear un refugio cálido para tu perro, desde colchones de peluche hasta rincones acogedores.»

¿Qué es lo que los perros buscan en busca de un lugar acogedor?

**¿Qué buscan los perros al buscar un lugar acogedor?**

Al buscar un lugar acogedor, los perros están en busca de una zona donde se sientan cómodos y seguros. Esto puede variar dependiendo del carácter y la personalidad de cada perro, pero comúnmente buscan sitios que les permitan descansar y relajarse.

Los lugares acogedores para los perros suelen tener características específicas como una cama o un lugar donde puedan estirarse. También pueden buscar áreas tranquilas y libres de ruido, ya que esto puede ayudar a reducir el estrés y hacer que se sientan más relajados.

Algunos ejemplos de lugares acogedores para los perros incluyen su cama en casa o un área tranquila del jardín. También pueden ser las áreas designadas para descanso dentro de la casa, como una habitación o un rincón con una cama y un sombrilla.

¿Cómo identifican los perros un entorno cómodo?

**¿Cómo identifican los perros un entorno cómodo?**

Los perros pueden percibir un espacio como cómodo o incómodo dependiendo de varios factores, incluyendo la presencia de su dueño, el olor y el ambiente. A menudo, se sienten seguros y relajados en espacios que les recuerdan a sus áreas de descanso habitual, como su cama o un rincón tranquilo.

Un entorno cómodo para los perros también puede incluir la presencia de objetos familiares, como juguetes o accesorios, así como una atmósfera relajante. Por ejemplo, algunos perros pueden sentirse cómodos en una habitación con una vista al jardín, mientras que otros prefieren un lugar oscuro y silencioso.

La identificación de un entorno cómodo también se relaciona con la memoria olfativa de los perros. Pueden asociar olores específicos con experiencias positivas o negativas y utilizar esta información para decidir dónde sentirse cómodo.

¿Por qué es importante para los perros encontrar un espacio acogedor?

**Por qué es importante para los perros encontrar un espacio acogedor**

Los perros necesitan sentirse cómodos y seguros en su entorno. Un espacio acogedor les permite relajarse y disfrutar de su tiempo libre, lo que a su vez beneficia su salud mental y física. Cuando un perro tiene un lugar donde puede descansar sin preocupaciones, es más probable que se sienta tranquilo y equilibrado.

Un ejemplo de esto es cuando los dueños le dan a sus perros una zona de reposo en la casa, equipada con una cama cómoda y una sombra. De esta manera, el perro puede retirarse a un lugar seguro para descansar sin ser perturbado. Esto no solo beneficia al perro, sino también al dueño, ya que un perro tranquilo es menos probable que cause problemas en la casa.

En resumen, encontrar un espacio acogedor es fundamental para el bienestar de los perros. Al proporcionarles un lugar donde puedan descansar y relajarse, podemos ayudar a mantener su salud mental y física en buen estado.

Al reflexionar sobre los hábitos y preferencias de nuestros compañeros caninos, es importante recordar que la búsqueda de un refugio acogedor no solo es una necesidad física, sino también emocional. Al proporcionarles un entorno cómodo y seguro, podemos fortalecer nuestra conexión con ellos y mejorar su bienestar general. ¿Qué tan conscientes estás de las necesidades de tu perro? ¿Hay algún cambio que puedas hacer hoy mismo para convertir su espacio en un refugio acogedor? Recuerda que cada pequeño detalle cuenta, desde la selección de una cama cómoda hasta crear rincones tranquilos y libres de ruido. Al hacer esto, no solo estás creando un ambiente agradable para tu perro, sino también fortaleciendo su lealtad y afecto hacia ti.

Fuente: Waiting for the next book in a series is far more exciting than waiting for your birthday or a special holiday. As the saying goes, a book is a gift you can open again and again. (attributed to Garrison Keillor) For early readers, those beings who are feeling the fire of story ignite in new ways, the return of beloved characters is like welcoming home our best friends. We can hardly wait to read about their new adventures and discoveries. Where will they go? Who will they meet? Will their new story make us laugh or cry or think about possibilities or maybe all of those and more? Early readers and the books written for them are a joy to watch when they connect. As said in the previous posts, Early Reader Extravaganza and Early Reader Extravaganza #2 , the engaging characters in these stories make lifelong bonds with readers. These characters stay with us for the rest of our lives. For those of us who love canine characters, there is no better way to celebrate our shared experiences with them than through the laughter they provide and their special outlook on their lives and our lives. How fortunate we are to have within the past week two releases of the third book in an early reader series featuring dogs we cannot help but love. Doggo and Pupper Search For Cozy ( Feiwel and Friends , an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC , March 28, 2023) written by Katherine Applegate with illustrations by Charlie Alder is seven chapters of dog and cat logic destined to have readers smiling and laughing out loud before the final sigh at the end. Chapter One Bad News «Bad news,» said Cat. «The humans had another idea.» «Uh-oh,» said Doggo. «Oh no,» said Pupper. As Doggo and Pupper question Cat about the bad news, they find out it is not ridiculous hats, bubble baths, fireworks, or vacuum cleaners. This bad news only affects Cat. The humans have purchased a new bed for Cat. While the bed is identical to the previous bed, it lacks one essential property. It has no cozy. Cat declares there will be no more sleep for this feline fussbudget. An outside adventure does not lift Cat’s spirits. Neither does a discussion on pickiness. When Nap Time rolls around Doggo is ready for a snooze. Pupper, as you might expect, is not. Pupper can’t quit talking and wondering about Cat and her bed. That night during a storm, Pupper is truly glad to have Doggo close. Cat can not get settled; no place has cozy. So, guess what? No one sleeps. Doggo and Pupper know they have to fix this dilemma. The next day after clever trickery (humans are gullible) on their parts, Doggo and Pupper go outside to locate the old bed. Digging in garbage cans is smelly business, but triumphant, or is it? Sometimes, cozy arrives exactly when it should. Through a marvelous blend of narrative and dialogue, author Katherine Applegate further endears us to these individuals, Doggo, Pupper, and Cat. Their distinctive personalities are revealed in their conversations and antics. We sympathize with the sometimes-unsettling nature of change. The friendship between the trio has never been more apparent. Amid our empathy (and love) for them, we cannot help but find the hilarity in their reasoning. I found the parallels between the storm and Cat finding cozy to be fantastic storytelling. Here is a passage. «Cat is never going to sleep again,» said Pupper. «Why do I have to?» Doggo opened one eye. «Trust me,» he said. «Cat will sleep again. Sleeping is her superpower.» «I wonder where her old bed is,» said Pupper. Doggo made an extra-loud snore. Artist Charlie Alder enhances an already joyous story with her fun and funny illustrations. Her full-color pictures are lively and captivating. We can tell Doggo and Pupper extend their full sympathies to the plight of Cat by looking at the front of the book case. On the back of the case is text we would usually find on the front and back flaps of a dust jacket. There is a blurb for the book, information about the creators, and reviews for the series. The entire case is varnished. The color of the title text on the front of the case is replicated on the opening and closing endpapers. Small images of Pupper, Doggo, Cat and pet toys decorate the title, verso, and contents pages. Prior to the beginning of each chapter, there is a large image on the left foreshadowing the chapter highlights with the text on the right. Throughout the book, the picture sizes vary. We have dramatic double-page pictures followed by colorful single-page visuals. Sometimes, there is a group of smaller images on one page. These different illustration sizes amplify the text. By bringing us close to the activities portrayed, we feel as though we are a part of the story. What readers will enjoy most are the facial expressions, body postures, and antics depicted of Doggo, Pupper, and Cat. They are highly animated, leaving no doubt as to their mood at any given moment. Readers will find themselves laughing page after page, sometimes for most of a chapter. One of my many favorite illustrations is actually a group of images. There are six smaller pictures of Pupper doing everything but napping. He is flying with a balloon, ready for a swim with flippers, a tube, and snorkel, zooming on his belly on a skateboard, roller blading, standing on his head and hopping over a lounging Cat, sipping her drink through her striped straw, and Doggo on his back eating popcorn, the bowl on his stomach. This trio is comic and highly entertaining. Readers will be cheering for these animal friends page after page in Doggo And Pupper Search For Cozy written by Katherine Applegate with artwork by Charlie Alder. I can only imagine readers will be rereading the first two books again after reading this one and then reading the third book for a second time. We simply don’t want to let our favorite friends go. At the close of the book is Cat’s Guide to Napping. These ten recommendations are sure to bring on the giggles. You will want at least one copy of this title in your professional collections and one for your personal bookshelves. To learn more about Katherine Applegate and Charlie Alder and their other work, please visit the websites highlighting them by following the link attached to their names. Katherine Applegate has accounts on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Charlie Alder has accounts on Facebook , Instagram, and Twitter . At the publisher’s website, you can view interior pages to get a glimpse of the fun waiting for you. A third dose of comedy (and truth as only dogs can tell us) is charming its way into our hearts and minds today. Fenway And The Loudmouth Bird ( Make Way For Fenway series )( Putnam, G. Putnam’s Sons , April 4, 2023) written by Victoria J. Coe with illustrations by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff is a treasured look in ten chapters at how our canine friends perceive their worlds and us. In this newest early reader, we can see Fenway is learning more with each experience. He is also making us better humans. 1 NANA’S As soon as my short human, Hattie, opens the car door, I hop outside. My ears are perked. My nose is high. And my tail is wagging. I hear a lawn mower. I smell the faint aromas of coffee, licorice, and a little bit of cherry. And I see sidewalks, grass, and rows of buildings. Now that Fenway has assessed his surroundings with his senses, he is delighted to know they are at Hattie’s grandmother’s home. This always means good things for Fenway. They will play his favorite game, Abracadabra, which involves treats. Can you imagine Fenway’s shock to discover a bird in Nana’s home? Birds and squirrels (those nasty sneaks) belong outside. But Merlin is Nana’s new feathered friend. To Fenway’s chagrin, Merlin can talk human! And everyone is giving this bird their undivided attention. Fenway wants to play the Abracadabra game and get some treats. But wait, the treats are in the car. As the group heads to the car, Fenway is hopeful, but Fetch Man and Food Lady leave with the treats. Now it’s just Nana, Hattie, Fenway and that dratted bird, Merlin. Nana and Hattie play the Abracadabra game with Merlin who now knows how to call out Fenway’s name in the you’re-in-trouble voice. Fenway decides to turn his attention to the squirrels outside Nana’s window. As he barks at them to protect Hattie and Nana, Merline starts squawking out SQUIRRELS! Fenway is wondering if Merline might get that squirrels are not a good thing. Activities progress on day two, which puzzle Fenway and make Merlin uncomfortable. Fenway is starting to empathize with the bird. The afternoon gets interesting when Hattie and Nana leave the bird and dog alone. Fenway is awakened from a nap by calls from Merlin. The bird is even starting to bark. Yes, you read that right . . . bark. Something has upset the bird and Fenway, as is his purpose, is on the job. Readers suddenly find themselves cheering even more for the determined little terrier. Will he be able to accomplish this newest feat? Merlin’s calling of his name has changed in tone. Is that bird cheering for Fenway, too? When Nana and Hattie return, they are greeted by several surprises. The best one, according to Fenway, is the new words Merlin utters. GIVE FENWAY A TREAT! With every book showcasing Fenway, we readers learn more about dogs and their minds and hearts. This is a gift author Victoria J. Coe gives to readers with each title. It is easy to understand how Fenway acts and reacts in each situation in this story through narrative, his thoughts, and dialogue. Each individual, including Fenway, approaches each situation with expectations. When those are altered, adjustments must be made. The results of those adjustments are sometimes surprising and, in this case, highly favorable. Fenway learns a bump in the road can lead to a new pathway, one shared with friends. Here is a passage. «FEN-way! FEN-way!» comes from the big cage. I hear rustling and jabbing sounds. What a racket! I try to ignore him, but it’s no use. «FEN-way! FEN-way!» Why does Merlin have to be so loud? It sounds like he’s freaking out in the cage. Is he mad at it or something? I get up and trot toward the cage. «Quiet down, loudmouth!» I bark. I watch him flit back and forth and peck the metal bars. He’s clearly upset about something. Is he just as sad as I am that Nana and Hattie left? Nobody looks more surprised than Fenway at the appearance of a parakeet at Nana’s house. What’s a dog supposed to do when a bird, who is clearly to be outside, is now inside? This bird looks as though it has something to say to Fenway. This image on the front, right side, of the matching dust jacket and book case, will have readers asking all kinds of questions before they start to gobble up the goodness of the story. To the left of the spine is an introduction to this title, along with thumbnails of the three books in the series. There is also a nod to the original Fenway and Hattie title for older readers. On the title page, Fenway, tail wagging in happiness, greets readers. These images in black, white, and gray by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff throughout the book on cream-colored canvases convey the best moments in each chapter. We know exactly where Fenway is, who Fenway is with, and what all the characters are feeling. You will be pausing at page turns to study the details. Each illustration is as lively as our favorite Jack Russell terrier. Through these pictures our understanding of Fenway grows stronger. One of my many favorite illustrations is actually a series of three smaller images on two pages. We see Fenway on the hunt for something lost. He is peering around the drapes in Nana’s apartment. Then, we see the back portion of him snooping under the drapes. In the final one, all we see is Fenway’s nose peeking from under the bottom of the drapes. This is so typical of dogs looking for something, I laughed out loud. They are always led by their super-sniffer noses. The best part about Fenway is his ability to learn. In this third book in the early reader series, Fenway And The Loudmouth Bird written by Victoria J. Coe with artwork by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, Fenway does not falter from his job of protecting his young human Hattie and the older humans around her. But, he, wise dog he is, shows us how friendships can form in the most unlikely of places. You will most definitely want more than one copy of this title on your professional bookshelves and one for your personal collections. To learn more about Victoria J. Coe and Joanne Lew-Vriethoff and their other work, please take a few minutes to visit their websites by following the link attached to their names. Victoria J. Coe has accounts on Instagram , Twitter, and YouTube . Joanne Lew-Vriethoff has accounts on Facebook , Instagram, and Twitter . At the publisher’s website, you can read an excerpt from the book plus view the chapter contents.