With the improvement of living standards, more and more people choose to keep pets to accompany them, and dogs have become the first choice for many families because of their loyal and cute characteristics. However, novices are often prone to falling into some misunderstandings when raising dogs. These misunderstandings may not only affect the health of the dog, but may also cause unnecessary conflicts between the owner and the dog. Today, we will reveal the 9 common misunderstandings for novices to raise dogs, so that you can avoid detours on the road to raising dogs and better take care of your dog!
Misconception 1: Choose dog food at will
Many novices often choose a dog food and feed it to their dogs when raising dogs. However, different breeds of dogs, dogs of different ages, and dogs with different health conditions have different nutritional needs. Choosing dog food at will may lead to unbalanced nutrition and affecting health. Therefore, when choosing dog food, you should choose the dog food that suits it according to the actual situation of the dog.
Misconception 2: Not getting vaccinated on time
Vaccination is an important means to prevent dog diseases. However, some novice owners think that the dog looks healthy and does not need to be vaccinated. This idea is very dangerous. During the growth process, dogs will encounter threats from various bacteria and viruses. If they are not vaccinated on time, the consequences will be unimaginable once they are infected with the disease. Therefore, you must vaccinate your dog on time according to the doctor's advice.
Misconception 3: Excessive spoiling of dogs
Many novice owners spoil their dogs and try to meet any requests they make. However, excessive spoiling of a dog will lead to some bad habits, such as urinating and defecating everywhere, biting people, and barking. These behaviors not only affect the dog's social ability, but may also cause trouble to the owner. Therefore, in the process of raising dogs, the owner should care appropriately, and also teach the dog to abide by some basic rules.
Misconception 4: Ignore the dog's sports needs
Dogs are born athletes and they need enough exercise to maintain physical health and psychological pleasure. However, some novice owners ignore the dog's sports needs due to busy work or other reasons. Dogs who lack exercise for a long time are prone to problems such as obesity and joint diseases. Therefore, the owner should arrange a certain time every day to take the dog out for a walk and play to meet its exercise needs.
Misconception 5: Frequent bathing of dogs
Some novice owners believe that frequent bathing of dogs can keep them hygienic and healthy. However, frequent bathing can destroy the oil balance on the dog's skin, resulting in problems such as dry skin and itching. Generally speaking, a dog bath once a month is enough. When taking a bath, you should use special shampoo and conditioner suitable for dogs to avoid using human products.
Misconception 6: Ignoring the oral health of a dog
Oral health is crucial to the overall health of a dog. However, many novice owners often ignore the oral care of their dogs. Dogs who do not brush their teeth for a long time are prone to problems such as tartars and oral inflammation. Therefore, owners should brush their dog's teeth regularly or use special oral cleaning products to keep their dog's oral health.
Misconception 7: Change the living environment of dogs at will
Dogs have relatively weak adaptability to the environment, and frequent changes in their living environment will put a lot of pressure on them. Some novice owners arbitrarily change their dog's living environment due to moving, decoration, etc., which may lead to psychological problems such as anxiety and depression of the dog. Therefore, during the process of raising dogs, we should try to keep the dog's living environment stable and avoid frequent replacement.
Misconception 8: Do not pay attention to the emotional changes of dogs
Like humans, dogs also have emotional changes of joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness. However, some novice owners tend to focus only on the dog's physical health and ignore their emotional changes. Dogs that have been neglected or abused for a long time are prone to psychological problems, such as depression, anxiety, etc. Therefore, owners should pay more attention to the emotional changes of their dogs and provide timely care and comfort.
Misconception 9: Ignore dogs' social needs
Dogs are social animals that need to interact and communicate with their companions and humans. However, some novice owners restrict their social activities because they are worried that their dog will get sick or injured. Dogs that lack social interaction for a long time are prone to behavioral problems, such as aggressiveness, over-dependence, etc. Therefore, the owner should allow the dog to participate in social activities appropriately and improve its social ability while ensuring safety.
Newbie are prone to fall into these common misunderstandings when raising dogs. In order to better take care of your dog, owners should understand and avoid these misunderstandings and give the dog appropriate care and care. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the physical and mental health of the dog, so that it can live a happy and healthy life.
I believe you have a deeper understanding of common misunderstandings about novice dog raising. On the road to raising a dog, let us work together to create a warm and healthy home for the dog!