There are many ways to raise a dog successfully, but as puppies grow and new dogs enter our lives, some pitfalls await. If dog owners have the following misunderstandings, although they may seem reasonable, they will harm the interests of keeping pets. Do a quick check with yourself to see if they are present, and if so, change them as soon as possible.
1. Dogs can also eat food that humans have eaten.
In the past, most of the dogs raised by people were Chinese pastoral dogs. As dogs with many years of history, they have good physical fitness, rarely get sick, and have strong adaptability to the environment. The pet dogs we raise now have poor physical fitness and fragile gastrointestinal tracts. The remaining food will fail to satisfy its appetite and cause significant harm to the dog’s body.
Since pet dogs have little demand for salt and oil, their diet must be light and low in salt. The staple food of pet dogs should still be dog food. People and dogs cannot eat the same food. Although you can eat some homemade food, it must be made scientifically.
2. Expectations from dogs are too high.
In Moments and Weibo, I saw that other people’s dogs were very obedient, so I also wanted to raise a dog and train my dog to be as good as theirs. But as the saying goes, the higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment. Having too high expectations for your dog will only make you more disappointed in the end, and many people even abandon their dogs because of this. Therefore, raising a dog does not mean that the dog can do everything. As long as it’s obedient, doesn’t cause trouble, and can stay with you, it’s the best thing.
Pet owners should train their dogs as much as possible in their free time. An untrained dog is like a blank slate. It is easy to learn bad things and like to cause harm. The usual training time is best within 15 minutes. It shouldn’t be too long, or the dog will get bored. In addition, if the dog completes well, he should also be rewarded with some snacks.
3. The cleaner the dog, the better
Dogs are very energetic. When they go out to play, they inevitably get their hair dirty. Every time you go out and come home, be sure to bathe your dog. This kind of behavior and thinking is wrong. This way, your dog will have to be bathed almost every day. Bathing your dog too frequently will destroy the protective layer of your dog’s skin and easily cause skin diseases.
If your dog goes out and gets his hair dirty, you don’t need to bathe him all the time if it’s not too severe. All you need to do is wipe your hair with a damp towel and blow dry. The correct cleaning cycle is 2-3 times a month. Usually, you can wipe it off. Just wipe the paws. If you don’t like the smell of your dog, dry cleaning powder is also a good option.
4. No need to go to the hospital when you are sick.
Because the Chinese Garden Dog has a good physique and rarely gets sick, even if sick, the Chinese Garden Dog’s physique can be adjusted. It can be cured by taking some medicine without going to the hospital. However, pet dogs are different. People have domesticated them for a long time. Their physical fitness is not very good, and they get sick quickly.
Simple vomiting and diarrhea are acceptable, but more severe symptoms, such as fever and blood in the stool, cannot be solved by taking medicine. Once the dog’s condition is serious, sending it to the hospital is best.
Conclusion
With the proper dog-raising practices, while working to avoid many of the common mistakes dog parents tend to make when raising canine companions, the bond formed between humans and canines will continue to grow stronger over time.