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- 1. I learn what you teach me with patience
- 2. We are companions forever
- 3. I depend on you for everything
- 4. Punishing me doesn't work
- 5. Everything I do has a reason
- 6. I need you to understand me
- 7. Exercise is key to me
- 8. I need a space of my own
- 9. I need to be a dog
- 10. The love I feel for you is unconditional
dogs are very expressive animals, with a little observation you can tell if they are happy, sad or nervous. However, for many people it is difficult to understand them or understand what happens to them in certain situations. What would happen if your dog could talk? What kind of things do you think he would say? At PeritoAnimal we imagined this and brought it to you 10 things the dog wants to say. Don't miss it!
1. I learn what you teach me with patience
Having a dog is not an easy task, especially for those who are adopting a pet for the first time. When you take a furry friend home for the first time, you want teach him everything he needs to to maintain a harmonious coexistence and educate him as a good companion. However, training journeys can often be frustrating if you do not get the expected results immediately or if you apply wrong methods due to lack of knowledge.
If your dog could talk, it would tell you that it is capable of learning anything you want, as long as the patience and love essential elements during training. O positive reinforcement, kind words and play are fundamental in a successful teaching process, as well as respecting the adequate times per session (no more than 15 minutes) and not stressing the animal with long, monotonous or boring training.
2. We are companions forever
adopt a dog is make a lifelong commitment, it's not a decision you can regret overnight. That's why abandoning him, ignoring his needs, being too lazy to take care of him or mistreating him are things that should never happen.
This is difficult for many people to understand, because they don't see that the dog is a living being with feelings and needs similar to those of a human being. Before adopting, evaluate your ability to give him everything he needs, as well as the prospect that he will be with you for many years to come. Also, keep in mind that if you take care of him and all his needs, you'll have a faithful companion who will never leave you and will give you, every day, a lot of love and affection.
3. I depend on you for everything
That, of course, is one of the things the dog wants to say. Taking care of a furry companion implies being willing to meet all needs such as food, shelter, visits to the veterinarian, games, training, exercise, proper space, affection and respect are some of them.
When you adopt a dog, you must understand that he depends on you for everything, you must feed him, you must take him to the vet when you notice if something changes in the pet's health, you must give him love, affection and so on. Do not worry, the dog will repay you with joy, loyalty and love unconditional.
If you have just adopted a dog and have doubts about the ideal amount of dog food, check out this article by PeritoAnimal.
4. Punishing me doesn't work
People often try to attribute human attitudes to dogs, such as guilt, shame or resentment. How many people have you heard that the dog did something out of revenge for being scolded? Certainly more than one.
The truth is that dogs do not understand, much less experience feelings similar to what we understand as "guilt" or "grudge", for example. That's why when you yell at him, deny him toys or walks to the park as punishment for something he did, the dog cannot interpret what is happening let alone relate it to a direct consequence of something "bad" he did.
Punishments of this type will only bring confusion, trigger episodes of anxiety and will open a breach in the affection between you. For this reason, canine behavior experts recommend always opting for the positive reinforcement, seeking to reward the good behaviors instead of "punishing" the bad ones, since this way the animal is able to understand that a certain behavior is adequate and is motivated to repeat it.
5. Everything I do has a reason
If overnight your dog starts biting furniture, doing his needs indoors, biting his paws, tripping over other objects, among many other things, you must understand that everything he does has a reason and they are not a mere whim of his.
in front of any abnormal behavior, start by ruling out possible illnesses, stress problems or disorders for a variety of reasons. The dog is neither capricious nor ill-bred, something is happening when normal behavior is affected.
6. I need you to understand me
Understand the language of dogs It's essential to interpret the things the dog wants to say and notice when something negative happens. Know what it means when he raises his paw, why sometimes his ears are cocked and at other times raised, what the various movements of his tail mean or when he warns you about something he doesn't like, among other things, It will allow you to get to know him better, avoid conflicts between you, unwanted attitudes and maintain harmony in the home.
Learn more about interpreting dogs' body language in this PeritoAnimal article.
7. Exercise is key to me
Due to the lack of time in the fast-paced routine, many people consider it more than enough to take the dog outside to clean and return home quickly. However, this is a terrible mistake.
Just like any other animal, the dog need to exercise daily to stay healthy, interspersing quiet walks with jogging or playing in the park during the week, for example.
Exercise will not only allow you to stay in shape, it will also let you interact with other dogs, discover new places and smells to stimulate your mind, distract yourself, drain your energy, among other things. A dog that is deprived of physical activity can develop compulsive, destructive, and nervous behaviors. See the 10 reasons to walk your dog in this PeritoAnimal article.
8. I need a space of my own
A healthy dog needs a sheltered bed in winter and cool in summer, an established place to do his needs, toys, food containers and space in the house to stay integrated into family life while have privacy when you want to rest.
Before adopting a furry friend, you should consider this necessary space for him, as that is the only way he will be comfortable.
9. I need to be a dog
Nowadays it is very common humanize the dogs. What does that mean among the things the dog wants to say? It has to do with attributing to them needs and behaviors that are typical of human beings. This is manifested in actions such as, for example, organizing birthday parties for dogs, similar to those made for children, dressing them in clothes that do not protect them from the weather, treating them like babies, among other things.
People who do this think they consent and give their puppies their best, when the truth is that treating them like children implies that typical dog behaviors are limited, how to stop him from running in the field or carry him in his arms everywhere so he doesn't walk.
When this happens, the dog confuses the role it has in the family and develops compulsive and destructive behaviors by being prevented from performing activities that are natural for its species. So one more thing the dog wants to say is to let him express himself freely, in his own way and following his instincts.
10. The love I feel for you is unconditional
They say that the dog is man's best friend, he is considered a loyalty symbol and none of these things are in vain. The bond that dogs create with humans is strong and lasting and is maintained for the rest of your life, it's up to you to respond in the same way.
Affection, love and responsible adoption they are the main elements when it comes to giving your puppy the necessary care to give back all the joy he brings to your life.
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