Can you proudly say you know about dogs?
I saw an article by a veterinarian saying, "Some dog owners don't know about dogs." Indeed, I often hear similar stories from veterinarians and trainers I know, and I often feel the same. Let's see if you can confidently say "I know about dogs" 🐾
what kind of animal is a dog
Do you know about dogs? Ask, how many owners can say the correct information?
When I say "dog" I'm referring to the animal, not the poodle or maltese. Take a look at this article and see how well you can answer this question.
For example,
● Dogs are animals that live in groups
● Animals that form a vertical society
● Communicate with group members through sounds and body language
● Chasing prey From basic behavioral knowledge such as being an animal that hunts, and being an animal that attacks to protect itself,
■ "Differences between females and males"
■ Being covered with "fur"
■ Having excellent "hearing" and "smell", you may have knowledge about their appearance and functional characteristics. .
But does that knowledge apply to your own dog?
Even if the dog is kept at room temperature and has clothes on because it is cute and is open-breathing, the owner may not be aware of the abnormality. In this case, the dog is overly anthropomorphized and dressed in clothes is taken for granted, and the dog's "It's hot" sign is overlooked. Also, since dogs have a higher basal body temperature than dogs, take into consideration the room temperature, the amount of sunlight, the outside temperature, etc., and put on and take off clothes appropriately.
Besides, there is bleeding! I often hear that when a dog rushes in in a hurry and examines it, it is bleeding due to the first heat (estrous period). This is a problem that I could have dealt with without panicking if I had understood the ecology of dogs.
Also, I see some owners who say that their child will never bite or run away. However, it is quite possible that they instinctively pursue prey and attack to capture or defend themselves. And this instinct is something that even small dogs are born with. There is also the risk of an unexpected accident, so don't forget to be vigilant when going out with your dog.
Precisely because they are important family members, we understand the dog's physiology and habits, and accurately judge what kind of condition the dog is in, whether it is healthy or not, and why it has led to such behavior. Be a successful owner.
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