141: Dogs are just dogs, don’t let your thoughts force them on dogs! (Reposted from Dai Genji’s “Don’t Just Give Me a Bone”)

Many people keep dogs but don’t know how the breeds of dogs come from. They only know that they like this breed or are influenced by the plot after reading a certain book, movie or TV, and some just see a friend’s home raising a dog. The dog is very well-behaved and obedient, but he impulsively runs all over the country, looking for a dog that may not be suitable for you to keep, just to satisfy the desire situation at that time. It is not until things change or you really get along with the dog that you realize the original That's not the case. It's not at all the same as I originally imagined. So everything was just caused by impulse. In the end, I didn't know what to do. Human beings are animals that think they are very smart, and they are also self-righteous. The animal is a super boring animal. Some people want dogs to pull sleds, so some people breed Siberian huskies with strong shoulders. Some people like to take dogs hunting, and some people create Migru. Or Basset and other hounds. Some noble ladies like to dress up their dogs, so there are today's poodles. Some people like to gamble, so there are gray hounds. Some people are strong and cruel in gambling, so there are Dog fighting - pit bull. Some people don’t like dog hair, so they have Chinese Crested Dogs. Some people don’t like big dogs, so they have bred a lot of breeds of small, playful dogs. They need to grow longer. If you think the Yorkshire is not white enough, then get a Maltese. If you think the hair is too long, get a short-haired Chihuahua. If you are bored, curious, and disrespectful of life, you will get Taiwanese mutts. Now they are all Commonly known as "stray dogs". I often meet some owners who bring their dogs to the hospital and tell me: "I have a stray dog." However, after raising the dog for so long, I still don't see the dog wandering around. I only see the owner buying toys and buying toys. The clothes are given to this so-called "stray dog", but the owner keeps asking for cheaper prices at the clinic. The owner's reason is just because he is raising a so-called "stray dog". All of this is to meet human needs. Isn’t this the boredom of humans? Is it the volition of wolves?

If a person is allowed to raise a hundred kinds of dogs, the results will be all kinds of strange, and each dog will have a different personality. Dogs trained with the same kind of beating and scolding will have different results: some are good, and some are very bad. Some like to eat, some don't like to eat very much, some bite, some hide under the table when nothing happens, some urinate and defecate messily, some destroy furniture, some like to eat toilet paper, some Some will be afraid of the sound of firecrackers, some will chase the postman, and some will chase their own tail all day long. The various different reactions are not just due to different personalities, but also due to the impact of the education given by the owner. There are hundreds of different kinds of people, each of them takes a hundred dogs home and raises them in their own unique way.Let’s teach dogs that even if they eat the same food, drink the same food, and go to the same veterinarian, these 10,000 dogs will look completely different. Look at your friends around you, some people have more than one dog. But each of the dogs they raise has a different personality. Some people even raise two dogs. One is very good, but the other gives the owner a headache. No one tells you why, but people only hear " The voice of the people said: "This dog is dumber, and that dog is smarter." But not many people examine whether they can't teach dogs?

142: You regard them as your friends and family, but he doesn’t take it seriously, because in his eyes you are his subordinate.

If you want to train a dog well, don’t treat it as a friend first. If you treat it as a friend, you will never achieve your goal. Of course, after you achieve your goal, you will have the most tacit understanding and happiest relationship with it. , the friend who makes others the most envious. I know this very well. When adhering to the "Amici" relationship model, refusing to accept a fluffy dog ​​jumping up and down to welcome you is better than raising your hand to hit it. It’s difficult, because when you hit a dog, you just slap your head and go away. But to treat a dog in the cold, you really need a lot of confidence to raise your head and walk over. In the process of insisting on being cold, Duoduo will use all kinds of methods. Attracting my attention, scratching me with his claws, and making grunts are the most intolerable. Who wouldn't be moved by these reactions? But I know that if I ignore him at this time, it will be his own fault, because I To become the BOSS who is confident, has leadership skills, and can protect it, it is recommended that owners learn it before raising a dog, and follow the life pattern of the wolf pack when the dog comes home. This will be good for the dog, and for you, It is good for everyone. If you wait until a problem occurs to correct it, it will take time. The most important thing is whether the owner has the determination to persevere.

143: Do as little as possible to animals as humans do not want you to do to them

I have seen many dog ​​training videos. The owners were too sad to get another dog because their beloved dog passed away. At first, they originally wanted the new pet to replace the original well-behaved and sensible pet, but in the end they fell in love with them. Disappointed, the new pet was basically an angel and a devil like the original pet. In the end, Milan explained that dogs are animals that live in the present. They didn’t know that he was replacing the sensible and polite pet. He only felt that the current group’s The man was very sad, and he wanted to protect this small group, and later he became the leader. Caesar Milan's formula: training, discipline, and finally care.

144: Neutering and neutering can change a pet’s personality

Most owners may think that after sterilization, dogs will become docile and obedient and will not need more discipline. Wrong! SurgeryIt can only relieve the urge for sex and aggressive behavior caused by hormones, but it cannot relieve the desire to express status. For example, if you want to neuter your dog to prevent it from climbing on it, you have to wait 2 to 3 months for the rest of the body to get rid of it. Hormones have been metabolized. If the dog's bad behavior is caused by hormonal problems, then the behavioral problems will be alleviated by 60% after neutering. If the dog's behavioral problems are caused by the owner, the environment and other factors, then behavioral correction is still required.

145: How to keep your dog warm correctly?

If you find that your dog is huddled together or shivering indoors, it definitely means that the dog feels cold. In addition, short-nosed dogs, small dogs, and elderly dogs are also less tolerant of cold weather changes. Their body temperature self-regulates slowly when they are young, and you need to pay attention to whether there is a cold reaction. However, it is important to note that veterinarians recommend that it is not necessary to dress your pet unless the temperature is below 10°C. Usually you only need to prepare warmth for your baby A bed or nest is enough.

146: How to choose clothes?

When choosing clothes, please choose cotton and avoid nylon to avoid being airtight and causing rashes. Indoors, unless the temperature is still very low, it is not recommended to wear clothes for dogs indoors because dogs’ skin will be stuffy for a long time. In addition, long-haired dogs are also prone to tangled hair due to wearing clothes, which can easily cause skin diseases and make them suffer. The temperature difference between outdoor and indoor should also be considered. Dogs are still wearing clothes indoors. It’s still not warm outside. In addition, veterinarians also recommend that dogs with weak body constitutions should not go out due to the large temperature difference between morning and evening. When outdoors, you can decide whether to add clothes based on the amount of hair on your dog.

147: Electric heater to keep warm

Owners and experts who want to use electric heaters to keep their dogs warm recommend using blade-type heaters because the heat is dispersed and the temperature is constant. Therefore, neither humans nor pets need to worry about damage to the leather clothing due to being too close. The heat of electric heaters is concentrated. If the dog is too close, it is easy to get burned. It is not recommended to use it. If you use it, you need to be careful not to use it for too long and pay attention to the distance.