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WHY YOU SHOULDN’T TREAT YOUR PET DOG LIKE A CHILD

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It can be hard sometimes to accept that our darling furry friend is not like a human, and many pet owners treat their pooches as if they are children. However, this is a big mistake and does not allow you to fully appreciate and respond to the needs of your pet. What you believe your pet might enjoy, is often inaccurate and comes from the expectation that your pet has the same responses as a human. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: WHY YOU SHOULDN’T TREAT YOUR PET DOG LIKE A CHILD


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WHY YOU SHOULDNT TREAT YOUR PET DOG LIKE A CHILD
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  • It can be hard sometimes to accept that our
    darling furry friend is not like a human, and
    many pet owners treat their pooches as if they
    are children. However, this is a big mistake and
    does not allow you to fully appreciate and
    respond to the needs of your pet. What you
    believe your pet might enjoy, is often inaccurate
    and comes from the expectation that your pet has
    the same responses as a human.
  • How treating your pet like a human can be
    dangerous
  • You need only look at social media sites to see
    examples of pet dogs being exposed to potentially
    dangerous circumstances, such as when they are
    filmed

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  • tolerating the behaviour of small children who
    may be pulling their ears or tail and crawling
    over them as they sleep, or when they run around
    unleashed during hazardous situations.
  • Unlike humans, dogs do not have the foresight to
    predict how their behaviour may affect them in
    the long term, or how their actions could be
    dangerous to their health. Our pets are entirely
    reliant on us to protect them and keep them safe
    from harm, and when we make irresponsible
    decisions related to their welfare, we should not
    be surprised when things backfire and either your
    pet, or another human is harmed.

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  • The importance of understanding and appreciating
    that your dog is in fact, a dog
  • Canine behaviour is very different to human
    behaviour and should your pet chase after
    squirrels or try to catch and kill your
    neighbours chickens, you really shouldnt be
    surprised since this is built into their genetic
    make-up. Dogs by nature, are carnivores and
    predators, and placed in situations where they
    can behave in the manner they were born to, they
    will hunt down and even kill, something that
    presents itself to them as prey.

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  • Think about what you feed your pet dog
  • Its a common sight to see overweight pets owned
    by humans who treat their furry friend as if they
    were a human themselves. These pet parents tend
    to feed their dogs far more frequently than is
    healthy for them, and often give them foods that
    are bad for them, simply because they appear to
    enjoy them more than foods that are nutritious.
    Some owners even feed human food to their pets,
    misguidedly believing that its an act of love
    and that their pet will thank them for it. The
    reality is that dogs do not need to eat human
    foods and many such items can make them sick and
    obese.

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  • Think about exercise for your pet dog
  • A good pet parent understands that their pet dog
    needs enrichment in their life, rather than quick
    treats and pampering. What dogs really love to do
    is chase things, fetch things, explore and rise
    to challenges. Hide toys and treats for them and
    give them mental and physical stimulation while
    they hunt for them. While such activities might
    not be fun for you, they are incredibly rewarding
    for your dog and recognising this is vital if you
    are to have a happy, healthy and fulfilled pet
    dog.

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  • Listening to the needs of your pet and taking
    time to enrich their lives with games and
    stimulation will ensure that you have a pet that
    is truly content. Observing their reactions to
    our behaviour and thinking about how a dog might
    view a situation, as opposed to how a child
    might, will go a long way to helping you have a
    better relationship with your beloved four-legged
    friend.
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