Are You Guilty Of Staring Into Your Dog’s Eyes And Other Mistakes Pet Owners Make?

Many dog owners are guilty of unintentionally committing mistakes against their pets which can be attribute to their lack of knowledge about canine behavior. Perhaps you are guilty of two of these mistakes:

Staring at your dog

Dogs hate being stared at. In dog language, staring at another dog is perceived as a challenge. Dominant dogs tend to stare down other dogs into submission. Submissive dogs always look away when they are stared at by another dog to avoid any fights. When you stare at your dog, he “thinks” it is rude, more so if you are close to his face. 

Punishing your dog with crate time

During crate-training, dogs are taught to view the crate as a place to rest and seek refuge in. It is their personal space. Thus, punishing your dog by locking him up in his crate should never be done. Punishing your pooch with crate time can only change his perception of the crate, making him reluctant to spend time in it.

Any sudden change in your pet’s health and/or behavior should warrant a visit to your animal hospital Tampa, FL.