My friend Xiao Chen has been very upset recently, and his dog Doudou has become a little depressed recently.
Am I doing something wrong? Xiao Chen asked me this.
In fact, raising a dog is not an easy thing. Sometimes some of our inadvertent behaviors may cause harm to the dog.
Today, let us learn about six things that we may ignore but have an impact on dogs.
The first thing: scold the dog loudly
Xiao Chen sometimes scolds Doudou for doing something wrong.
He may think this is a way of education, but for dogs, it can cause great psychological pressure.
Dogs have very sensitive hearing, and loud scolding will make them feel fear and uneasy, which may cause them to become afraid of their owners and even have behavioral problems in the long run.
The second thing: The guests come to the house to lock the dog up
Whenever a guest visits at home, Xiao Chen always habitually puts Doudou in a cage or room.
He may think this can make the guests feel comfortable, but for Doudou, it is a feeling of being isolated.
Dogs are sociable animals that desire to participate in family activities, being locked up will make them feel lonely and anxious, affecting their mental health.
The third thing: I often don't play with my dog. I am busy with work and often ignore the interaction and play with Doudou.
Dogs need sufficient exercise and mental stimulation. Lack of play will not only affect their physical health, but may also lead to their behavioral problems, such as breaking up houses and barking.
Playing with dogs is an important way to build trust and intimacy, and is crucial to their sense of happiness.
The fourth thing: Ignore the needs of dogs
Xiao Chen sometimes forgets to feed Doudou in time or take him out for a walk.
The basic needs of dogs include food, water, exercise and socialization, and they will feel frustrated and dissatisfied if these needs are ignored.
For a long time, this may damage their physical health and even affect their trust and dependence on their owners.
Fifth thing: Restricting dog social interaction
Doudou rarely has the opportunity to contact other dogs or humans. Xiao Chen may think this can avoid trouble, but in fact, social interaction is very important for dogs.
Restricting social interactions deprive them of the opportunity to learn how to live in harmony with others, which may lead them to become timid or aggressive.
The sixth thing: I always bathe him
Xiao Chen felt that Doudou needed to be kept clean, so he often bathed him.
However, excessive frequent bathing can damage the natural oils on the dog's skin, causing dryness, itching, and even causing skin diseases.
Dogs have different skin than humans, and they do not need to bathe as frequently as humans.
Conclusion:
Through the story of Xiao Chen and Doudou, we can see that raising a dog is not an easy thing.
As owners, we need to observe and understand the needs and feelings of dogs more carefully, and avoid behaviors that may cause harm to them.
Let us become more responsible and caring pet owners together, giving dogs more understanding and care.