Before you decide whether to keep a dog, consider the challenges you may face.
But if a fluffy ball has already settled in the house, and you are ready to do everything possible to make the dog a friend and pride, let's look at the 10 most basic mistakes that are typical for dog owners.
For dog owners, this material will help correct mistakes already made or protect them from them.
Poor cleaning after pets
Often, an animal goes to the toilet in the wrong place. This may be due to an infection of the genitourinary system and the mental state of the pet.
It is important to remove the puddle as thoroughly as possible. Any residue and smell can play a nasty trick. The dog will think that this is a toilet place. A mixture of water and vinegar removes the smell well.
Ignoring obesity
Love for a pet is associated with the desire to feed a furry friend deliciously. In most cases, this leads to obesity.
Large weight affects the health of your four-legged friend and the musculoskeletal system. Consult your veterinarian about the weight and diet of an adult animal.
Almost every breed should have a well-defined waist and a small amount of fat on the ribs. The dog should be active and not sleep for most of the day. Choose only balanced dog food and special vitamins for dogs.
Table feeding
Dog owners often feed their pet during their own meals and then are surprised that the animal can reach for a piece of chicken without permission when the owner turns around.
The animal will constantly hang around during each holiday and distract guests.
Uncontrollable amount of pleasure
Firstly, a lot of dried meat, cheese balls and crackers are harmful to the health of the pet, and secondly, such a diet leads to obesity. And finally, the dog will constantly ask for its favorite food, refusing the main thing. Regulate their consumption and give preference to low-calorie treats.
Reinforcing bad behavior
When a puppy is small, we enjoy jumping and a fiery character. But this is good until he grows up. The dog can cause harm. Point out what is good and what is bad, and there will be no problems in the future.
Lack of physical and psychological stress
A bored dog will seek out adventures that may be dangerous to its health. In order for a pet to develop properly, its brain needs something to do.
In pet stores you can buy complex interactive toys for dogs - a bouncing ball or a moving line.
So the pet's mind will be occupied with an exciting game. But without physical activity, the dog may have problems with obedience.
Increase the duration of walks outside the city without using a leash. This will help get rid of excess energy, and the pet will become calmer.
Long hours of loneliness
The dog loves human company. And often the owner's busyness harms the pet, and it begins to experience behavioral problems.
Let your pet know that he needs his company and try to take a longer walk or just make time for him.
Wrong methods of punishment
Dogs often commit "crimes". In the absence of the owner, they can bite the upholstery of the sofa or create a puddle on the carpet.
Do not punish the animal by beating. When the fact of the vice has already occurred, the dog will not even understand what is wanted from it. Physical punishment will be effective only if you catch your pet hot. And even in this case, you should be careful.
Too high expectations
Every owner dreams of an obedient dog. So that every command is carried out accurately and without delays. But in practice, not every dog learns quickly, and this process largely depends on the temperament and breed of the dog.
But we must not give in to the natural course of things. Sometimes it is necessary to repeat the same action hundreds of times to get the expected effect.
Humanization
Remember! A dog is an animal and cannot respond to punishment or encouragement like a person. An animal senses the owner's mood. And if he is not in the mood, the animal will be depressed, but will not be able to understand the reasons for the discontent.
There are times when you just want to give up. Despair comes in moments when it seems that the dog is simply not suitable for training and does not listen to commands.
Wait until the animal's psyche is formed and grows. But do not be indifferent, so that the dog's behavior does not become uncontrollable and does not cause trouble.
Earlier we wrote about why cats stare at people.
