[News] Little known ways you might be endangering you dog https://ift.tt/eA8V8J As a dog parent it is your responsibility to pay attention to details when it comes to the care and well-being of your furry companion. From picking the best food to the best toys, you just wanna get everything right, to provide a healthy and happy life for your dog. But there are some possibly hazardous things you might be doing daily without realizing it could hurt your dog. Below are some ways you could be jeopardizing your dog. Leaving your dog alone in the car This could be very dangerous for your dog, as your car temperature have the tendency to increase as high as 20 degrees within 10 minutes regardless of where you are parked. And dogs don’t sweat like human, which makes it very easy for them to overheat. Taking your PUP to the dog park You are exposing your pup to potential attack from older dogs by taking them to the dog park, as there have been several reports of puppies being attacked by older dogs at the park. It is better to avoid going to the park and if you must restrict your pup to a play area that is safe. Punishing or Yelling at your dog Punishing or yelling at your dog will only result to one goal, implanting fear in your dog. Imagine coming back home to see a mess that could have happened some hours ago, reacting negatively is less productive because dogs sense cannot draw a direct connection between their previous action and your reaction, so you have only succeeded in making your dog see you as an enemy. Neglecting your dog teeth Neglecting your dog teeth can expose your dog to periodontal disease, tartar, plaque buildup, bad odor, etc which could be dangerous for your dog’s health. A good way to prevent this is to brush your dog’s teeth as regularly as yours. You should try getting him used to this routine while still a pup to avoid a WrestleMania match every time you try to brush when he is older. Absence of physical and mental stimulation Dogs are very social animals and they need to be frequently engaged mentally and physically. You should create time to walk, play and engaged your dog with different activities. This is to avoid the risk of your dog being bored. Because when dogs get bored, they know the best way to entertain themselves, even if it is at the expense of your nice Gucci shoe. Also try to expose your dog to different things and situations such as, different home appliances (especially the loud ones), loud noises or music, machines, animals, vehicles, bikes, etc. This will reduce unnecessary barking and fear. Hope this is helpful dogs Pelumi20

As a dog parent it is your responsibility to pay attention to details when it comes to the care and well-being of your furry companion. From picking the best food to the best toys, you just wanna get everything right, to provide a healthy and happy life for your dog.

But there are some possibly hazardous things you might be doing daily without realizing it could hurt your dog. Below are some ways you could be jeopardizing your dog.

Leaving your dog alone in the car

This could be very dangerous for your dog, as your car temperature have the tendency to increase as high as 20 degrees within 10 minutes regardless of where you are parked. And dogs don’t sweat like human, which makes it very easy for them to overheat.

Taking your PUP to the dog park

You are exposing your pup to potential attack from older dogs by taking them to the dog park, as there have been several reports of puppies being attacked by older dogs at the park. It is better to avoid going to the park and if you must restrict your pup to a play area that is safe.

Punishing or Yelling at your dog

Punishing or yelling at your dog will only result to one goal, implanting fear in your dog. Imagine coming back home to see a mess that could have happened some hours ago, reacting negatively is less productive because dogs sense cannot draw a direct connection between their previous action and your reaction, so you have only succeeded in making your dog see you as an enemy.

Neglecting your dog teeth

Neglecting your dog teeth can expose your dog to periodontal disease, tartar, plaque buildup, bad odor, etc which could be dangerous for your dog’s health. A good way to prevent this is to brush your dog’s teeth as regularly as yours. You should try getting him used to this routine while still a pup to avoid a WrestleMania match every time you try to brush when he is older.

Absence of physical and mental stimulation

Dogs are very social animals and they need to be frequently engaged mentally and physically. You should create time to walk, play and engaged your dog with different activities. This is to avoid the risk of your dog being bored. Because when dogs get bored, they know the best way to entertain themselves, even if it is at the expense of your nice Gucci shoe.

Also try to expose your dog to different things and situations such as, different home appliances (especially the loud ones), loud noises or music, machines, animals, vehicles, bikes, etc. This will reduce unnecessary barking and fear.

Hope this is helpful

Submitted October 22, 2019 at 01:39AM by Pelumi20 https://ift.tt/2oSFmsi