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- 1. Scolding the dog out of time
- 2. Exceed yourself
- 3. Bring it closer to urine or feces
- 4. Don't let him bark or growl
- 5. Be inconsistent
Training doesn't just involve the dog, we we must learn to communicate with our pet so that he understands what we expect from him at all times and how he should proceed.
Sometimes, especially after the mess and misbehavior, many owners tend to go overboard or carry out inappropriate conduct. At PeritoAnimal we explain what these common mistakes are and how to act.
Keep reading and find out 5 Common Mistakes When Scolding a Dog and try to avoid them and change them by other more suitable practices.
1. Scolding the dog out of time
You've probably heard it a thousand times, but scolding your dog when he's not doing anything wrong is totally counterproductive. The animal does not understand why he reprimands him and this generates mistrust and uncertainty.
Use a simple "Not" when the dog urinates in a place he shouldn't or does something he doesn't like and try to educate him to change the negative habits. Practicing obedience or identifying the causes of your dog's bad behavior should be a priority, it should never serve for the rebuke.
2. Exceed yourself
Exceeding in play is always bad, whatever the "roguery" committed by the dog. Can never be more than 1 minute berating or using inappropriate methods such as aggressiveness, electric or choking collars. Closing it or acting unpredictably or aggressively are practices you should never use.
If you notice that your dog looks the other way, licks itself over and over, closes its eyes a little or shows its teeth with a sad face, that is alarming signs of an excess of scolding. Stop immediately. A very famous example of "excessive scolding" is the popular sorry dog video, in which you can identify signs that tell us the dog is suffering and shouldn't be scolded any longer.
If you have serious problems educating your dog, breathe, there are professionals who can help (a lot!) to solve the behavior problems that your pet may be suffering. Consult an ethologist or dog educator.
3. Bring it closer to urine or feces
Maybe your dog still urinates around the house when you go out or he can't take it anymore. We know it is an unpleasant behavior but in no case can you bring the dog closer to their depositions, do you know why?
In our article on why my dog eats feces we highlighted a very common cause that many owners don't know about. When the puppy is brought closer to its feces or urine in a violent or unpleasant manner, the puppy understand that it doesn't please you and eat them to avoid a scolding on your part. Going to this extreme is very sad for the poor animal who can suffer intestinal problems.
Walk the dog more regularly and don't forget to congratulate him when you do it outside the house so that, little by little, he can change his habits in a positive way and without any discomfort.
4. Don't let him bark or growl
The dogs communicate their discomfort through barking and growling at other dogs or people. In different contexts, when the dog growls, it can mean "leave me alone, don't even come close" or "stop and stop doing that, I don't like it". By reprimanding we are saying that you must not growl and this can lead to an attack, whether it is an animal or a person.
It is very important that if you observe this behavior in your puppy, resort to a qualified professional, as it is an obvious warning sign that must be resolved as soon as possible.
5. Be inconsistent
If there's one thing that can be worse than anything that's been discussed above, it's being inconsistent with your dog's politeness and permissiveness. For example, you cannot scold for doing something that is normally allowed. hello dogs need stability, a feeling of security and comfort at all times.
If you allow your dog to climb onto the couch, but you sure treat him badly for it, the poor animal will feel confused and will increase your stress when you feel disoriented. It may seem like little to you, but the truth is, to your dog, you are his world. Don't do anything to him that might make him feel bad.
If you need help, go to a professional, just as you would with a child.
