Many dog lovers may not have noticed that their daily behavior is ordinary in the eyes of humans, but in the hearts of dogs, it is tantamount to torture. Don't believe it? Then let's find out.
1. Frequent bathing for your dog
Dogs are born to love pools and are happy to play in the streams. Occasional swimming in the water is a natural enjoyment for them.
But some pet owners bathe them too frequently and wash them with foam because of their excessive pursuit of cleaning.
Although it seems that dogs enjoy it, washing too frequently may deprive them of their natural oils and increase their risk of skin diseases.
2. Raise your dog in a cage. In order to prevent your dog from running freely at home or damaging furniture, some pet owners choose to imprison them in a cage.
This practice seems to give the owner worry-free, but in fact, dogs living in cages are prone to physical and mental exhaustion due to the lack of sufficient space for movement. In the long run, their physical and emotional problems will be negatively affected.
3. Use standing as a punishment
When dogs are naughty, have you ever asked them to punish them for standing?
Many pet owners may do this when they are angry, but if they force their dogs to support the weight of their body for a long time, it not only puts great pressure on their legs, but can also cause spinal damage, which can cause serious health problems.
4. Take your dog for a walk on rainy days
Dog breeds with stubborn personality, such as Shiba Inu, will also stick to their daily walking time on rainy days.
But should the owners obey their wishes and let them stroll in the pouring rain?
The low temperature and humidity in rainwater may cause them to suffer from cold and become sick. Therefore, in severe weather, it is advisable to maintain indoor exercise and avoid going out.
5. Wear shoes for your dog
In order to prevent your dog from bringing the dirt home after playing outdoors, some pet owners will put on shoes on them.
However, there is little benefit to such practice besides keeping it clean.
The claws of dogs are an important way to dissipate heat. When wearing shoes, this natural adjustment mechanism will be disturbed.
6. Allow dogs to buffet food to eat, dogs often lead to uncontrollable conditions when facing a rich buffet.
Excessive diet will not only cause the dog to overswell, but may also cause digestive problems such as gastric acid reflux.
For the health of your dog, it is particularly important to feed appropriate amounts of dog food and choose high digestibility.
7. Shave your dog's hair
In order to reduce the hair loss of your dog, some pet owners will choose to shave their hair.
While doing so can reduce the burden of housework, dog hair is a natural protective barrier for them, helping to regulate body temperature and protect against external invasions, such as mosquito bites.
Once this layer of protection is lost, the health of your dog may be at risk.
8. Use corporal punishment to educate your dog. In the face of dog's mistakes, some people may choose corporal punishment as an educational method.
However, this method not only makes the dog afraid, but also damages the trust relationship with the owner.
In contrast, positive training, that is, rewards and recognition when dogs perform well, is a more effective and constructive way of education. These behaviors above
may inadvertently become torture for your dog.
As pet owners, we should be more careful to avoid unintentional "dog abuse" behavior and jointly protect their happiness and health.