Clubs Offering:
Your dog loves you unconditionally. It’s one of the best parts of their companionship. But that doesn’t mean your dog loves everything you do. In fact, a lot of dog owners irritate their pet every day without even realizing it. Do you think you might be guilty? Here are ten ways you might be annoying your dog.
Dogs find routine comforting. Knowing what to expect, such as when you will be coming home or when their dinner will arrive, eases their stress. The same is true for walks and potty breaks. If you don’t give your dog a set routine, it can cause anxiety and problem behaviors. Instead, try to meet your dog’s needs on a consistent schedule, weekday or weekend. You can always add bonus activities for an extra bit of fun but do all you can to provide a predictable environment.
Dogs are highly social and require human company to thrive. If you leave them alone, it definitely disappoints them. Of course, you can’t be with your pet every minute of the day, but excessive isolation leads to an unhappy dog and a load of problems including separation anxiety, destructive chewing, excessive barking, and more. Be sure you spend quality time with your dog every day. For the times you can’t be there, consider hiring a pet sitter or dog walker to help meet your pet’s social needs.
Many dog breeds were originally developed to perform jobs like herding or catching vermin. So, from a dog’s perspective, having nothing to do but lie around all day is dreadfully boring. And bored dogs become destructive and stressed. Even breeds that were developed as companions still appreciate having a purpose. Provide your dog with plenty of physical exercise and mental stimulation, and consider taking up a dog sport that puts your dog’s intelligence and instincts to work or buying fun, interactive dog toys.
It’s natural to hug your loved ones, including your canine companion. But just as some people feel hugs are an invasion of their personal space, many dogs dislike a tight embrace. Hugs are a form of restraint – your dog can’t run away or escape while they’re pinned by your arms. It can also seem threatening. Although some dogs don’t mind hugs from their beloved owners, and therapy dogs are taught to tolerate even a stranger’s hug, it’s better to find more dog-friendly ways of showing affection.
The same goes for doggie daycares. If your dog is sociable, she should get along with six or seven other dogs provided the space is large enough and the dogs well mannered. But increase the numbers or reduce the space and you’ll almost certainly see stress like pinned back ears, low tail carriage, yawning, avoidance, and even the occasional fight. Is your dog sociable and physically capable of dealing with roughhousing? If so, try a park or daycare with a reasonable number of dogs (about one dog per 150 square feet). If she’s shy, opt instead for socializing her with a few dogs she knows or dogs who are gentle and laidback. Avoid parks or daycare with high densities of frenzied dogs. Advertisement #7. Interrupted Sleep
Your dog is a member of your family and, as such, needs to spend time with you. If you work during the day and no one else can be home, ask a friend or neighbour to stop by once each day to take her for a walk. If that’s not possible, be sure to spend quality time with her when you return. A walk, a round of fetch—whatever makes her happy. When you are home, let your dog be around you. Interaction with others is critical to your dog’s wellbeing, so, however you do it, get her some company. #6. Crowded Dog Parks
Your dog probably won’t mind regular hugs from you. But many dogs get annoyed at tight hugging, especially from strangers or children. Unlike primates, canines have no history of grasping each other to show affection. In fact, when a dog puts its paws or body onto another dog, it is usually an attempt at domination or control. So unless your dog eagerly enjoys being hugged, tell friends and family to opt for gentle petting instead. #3. Yelling
I was dreaming, dude! Even the nicest dogs hate to be awakened suddenly. Older dogs especially, who tend to sleep more deeply, and those whose impaired hearing might not allow them to hear someone’s approach can get scared by the sudden presence of a person touching them.
Children can be especially guilty of teasing a dog. Barking back at them behind a fence, pulling on tails or ears, or even chasing after or wrestling with an unwilling dog are certainly annoying and can make dogs shy, insecure or even aggressive. Moving a dog’s dish while he eats, playing keep-away without ever letting the dog have the toy, or even endless laser pointer sessions can drive a dog bonkers, so lay off the teasing and be sure to reward your dog quickly after he performs a behaviour correctly. #5. Too Much Alone Time
How could anyone even think of something? For your dog, you are his world, your family is his “pack” and dogs are pack animal. While dogs need to have access to the outdoors and you can let your dog be in the yard under supervision for a period of time in good, sunny day, never force your furry-family member to live outside year round.
Additionally, don’t force your dog to live his life on a chain. Just like human interaction and stimulation, your dog also needs a measure of freedom. Chaining your dog and leaving him outdoor is as good as abandoning him and is simply cruel.
Of course it is essential to set limit for your pooch, but yelling at them or using physical punishment is completely off-limit. Yelling is mostly likely to scare them, making them anxious, and stressed out. Yelling at them too frequently will make them completely desensitized to it, besides, they are less likely to understand what you’re saying.
About the Author: George Conda is the owner of “Tampa Puppy Palace” – an all-inclusive dog boarding resort in Tampa, FL.
According to Doggie Daycare South Tampa, you can better manage a stressful situation by encouraging good behaviors, instead of yelling or hitting. For example, dogs are known for stealing your favorite stuffs and chewing them. But punishing them for it will do no good. According to Canine and Feline Behaviour Association, “Chewing, for a dog, is like a human opening a door and looking into a room. People are nosy, and so are dogs. But they investigate with their mouths, because they don’t have hands.”
Doing Annoying Things To My Dogs That They Do To Me – Barking At Nothing
What if I told you that there is a magic formula that can solve all your problems?
And by “all your problems” I mean all your dog problems. And by “all your dog problems” I mean most of the really irritating ones.
*removes wizard hat* Serious though, folks. Today I’m gonna teach you a training method that can solve most of the issues dog owners deal with on a daily basis. And it’s not magic – it’s like, science.
Once you understand how to use it, you’ll be better prepared to deal with whatever issues come up on your adventures in dog raising.
This post is rather long (I prefer “epic”), but if you’re serious about finally dealing with your dog’s issues, take some time to read it. Instagram will still be there when you’re done.