Content
- Similarities between dog and man
- Differences that must be respected
- Treating a dog like a baby is a huge mistake.
- Advice for having a happy and balanced dog
It is always necessary to accept responsibility and cover the physical, psychological and social needs of any pet before welcoming it into our home, in fact, our pet should be considered as "another member of the family".
However, when this being another member of the household is taken at face value, we treat the dog in a way that turns out to be contrary to its nature and can negatively affect its behavior.
In this article by Animal Expert we address this issue. Then find out if it's bad to treat a dog like a baby.
Similarities between dog and man
First, it is important to know the similarities between our furry friends and human beings. These similarities must be accepted in the same way as the various differences that separate us, that's the only way we'll be safe from making a serious mistake, humanizing the dog or treating him like a baby.
Dogs are social mammals just like us, that is, they need to live in groups to survive and also reach a full state of well-being, their sociability means that, like us, dogs do not tolerate loneliness well.
Another aspect that amazes us about their sensitivity is that, due to their fine sensitivity, dogs also respond very positively to music, something that was said in the past, hence the famous phrase "music calms the beasts".
Differences that must be respected
We can't use the similarities we have with dogs to treat them like humans, that way we wouldn't be respecting theirs. animal and instinctual nature.
The dog has a great ability to detect stimuli, this because its senses have a much greater agility than ours, moreover, they are completely instinctive, and this seems to be difficult for us to understand.
It is a serious mistake to design on the dog. emotions that are not their own of the canine species, such as revenge. No dog disobeys or causes a little chaos at home because it harbors a feeling of revenge. Only by respecting the similarities and differences between dogs and people can a beneficial and productive relationship be created for both parties.
Treating a dog like a baby is a huge mistake.
Even though we are facing a puppy, we must be very careful not to treat him like a baby. For example, when we invite a dog to climb on top of us several times, strangely enough, we must evaluate whether we want it to do the even when I'm an adult. We must understand that the dog needs order and a coherent environment.
The absence of limits and lack of discipline directly lead the dog to suffer from behavior disorders and even being aggressive. Complications from lack of discipline can be very serious.
The dog needs an active routine, very different from that of a baby, in which we must include exercise, walks, obedience and socialization. We must understand that the dog has a nature of its own which includes snorting urine, drooling and performing unconventional acts for us humans. Understanding that the dog is not a human being is fully compatible with a loving and affectionate attitude towards him, it is simply not the same as receiving a baby.
Advice for having a happy and balanced dog
Avoid the main mistakes of humanization and give your dog the attitude that he needs you to feel happy within your human family:
- Don't take your dog in your arms (this can create a great sense of insecurity)
- The love you give your dog must always be accompanied by limits and discipline
- Your dog's needs are not the same as yours, as an owner you must meet their needs, this includes daily exercise
- The dog needs and contact with other animals, therefore, it must be socialized from the puppy.
