7 Things You Should NEVER Do To Your Dog

Some things you should never do to your dog because they might anger it or because it’s downright dangerous. Show your love to your dog by avoiding these 7 things. Click ‘Next’ to continue reading…

Never Leave Your Dog Alone In The Car

High heat is unpleasant for human beings. It is just a unpleasant for dogs. When the temperature goes overboard, your dog could start feeling lethargic. Or worse, it could die of a heatstroke.

Conversely, during the cold winter months, your car could become a freezer and turn your dog into an ice sculpture. Always take your dog with you when you exit your car.

Never Neglect Your Dog’s Teeth

Just as for us humans, brushing your dog’s teeth is highly recommended. Also pay attention to the gum area. 65% of all early stage gum diseases are neglected. Schedule a yearly checkup with your vet to make sure that your dogs teeth are in good shape. Otherwise it could affect your dogs eating patterns which bring on another set of problems.

Set a daily time to brush your dog’s teeth. Keep to this timing to avoid forgetting on any one day. You can use a child’s toothbrush and special toothpaste made for dogs. The chemicals in some human toothpaste can make dogs sick.

Never Hit Your Dog

Refrain from spanking your dog or whacking it with an object. your dog my develop an unhealthy fear for you and this may ruin the bond between you and it. Just think about how humans despise and hate a dictator who takes extreme measures to cause pain. A dog who is constant hit will feel the same way.

When you hit a dog, you damage its trust for you and weaken its confidence. Instead learn positive reinforcement techniques to teach your dog what is desirable and undesirable behavior.

Never Skip Necessary Vet Visits

Some of us like to think that we can self-diagnose any problems that our dogs are facing and skip vet visits to save money.

Though it is good to be well informed, when your dog does things like vomit, have diarrhea, or is constantly lethargic, it’s best to get your dog to a vet quickly. During these extreme situations, professional attention could mean life and death for your dog. It is also good to schedule a yearly regular checkup with a vet even though nothing is visibly wrong with your dog.

Never Use A Dog Cage Wrongly

 be depressed and sad when it’s put in the cage.

This will show when you have to keep your dog in the cage when there’s no reason for punishment. Your dog will automatically associate the cage with punishment and it will think that it did something wrong. This will confuse it over the long term.

Never Bother Your Dog When It’s Eating

 

Many dogs can display food aggression. This means your dog becomes defensive when it is eating it’s food and growls or snaps when you move near it. It’s a natural instinct for the dog to gobble down food quickly just as it’s served.

When it’s eating, your dog may try to bite you as you move closer to touch it. If you find that happening, be sure not to disturb it during meal time.

Never Let Your Dog ‘s Head Stick Out Of A Moving Car Window

When sticking its head out, there could be dirt or insects that fly into your dog’s eyes. It could also get excited and try to reach out for something, causing it to fall out of the car.

Needless to say, your dog can get seriously injured if its head is sticking out when there’s a pole nearby or oncoming car.