- Nail Trimming
Trimming dog’s nails is also a cosmetic chore (similar to that off tail docking and ear cropping). wild dogs, wolves and stray dogs run and walk on hard, rough surfaces on a daily basis and this will slowly and continuously wear down their nails and keep them short. But we can’t make our pets to undergo the process as they do, so minimal exercise in a rough flooring to our pet dogs regularly can wear down their nails so we don’t need to trim them. Long nails are a hazard to our dogs because they can curl into the skin and cause your dog great pain. In some cases, the nails can also split down to the quick, a blood vessel and nerve found in the nail. Longer dog nails also make it harder for dogs to walk around comfortably. When our dog’s nails hit the floor constantly as they walk, it can put more pressure on the nail bed. This pressure can force our dogs to distribute their weight differently while they walk, which can affect the way their toe and paw joints are aligned.
- Choke Collar
Regularly using choke collar and pulling hardly may cause neck fracture. Never pull a choke collar for discipline. using a choke collar, which constricts when the dog pulls away, is also dangerous. dogs have a hyoid bone near the base of their tongue that can be fractured. These fractures can cause a multitude of health problems. high rates of thyroid issues have been observed in large dogs that frequently pull on the choke collar. Reports show an average of 26,000 dogs every year are injured in a collar related accident.
- Teasing
Young children and even some adults may tease a dog. Barking back at them behind a fence, riding a big dog, pulling on tails or ears, or even wrestling with an unwilling dog are certainly annoying and can make dogs upset or even aggressive.
- Bathroom Access
Dogs should be kept out of the bathroom and away from the toilet. Toilet buckets may contain contaminate water which pets may accidently drink . Keep the lid down so our dogs cannot access the bowl. In addition to housing dirty water, many bathrooms contain cleaning chemicals and personal-care products that may be toxic to our dog.
- Feeding Ice Cubes
In hot summer days, many dog owners give their dog an ice cube to eat, or fill their water bowls with ice. However, it isn’t good for dogs to chomp on ice. Ice cubes may cause broken teeth in dogs. These broken teeth are painful and can easily become infected, requiring either tooth extraction or root canal treatment. Frozen dog-safe fruits like apples or carrots are a better choice for warm-weather dog treats.
- Leaving in the Yard
All dogs should have access to the outdoors. But we should never leave our dogs in yard in the hot sun, or during the cold winter months. In hot weather, dogs can quickly become dehydrated and overheat. In cold weather, dogs can suffer from frostbite, which can cause permanent damage to the skin and tissues.
- Playtime Break
Just like people, dogs often need a break from playing. Pushing our dogs to play for long periods of time can lead to exhaustion. When our dogs become tired, they are more likely to hurt themselves and also feel soreness. we should choose the best time of the day to play with our dogs. Adjust intensity and duration of exercise in accordance with the temperature. Dogs pant to evaporate moisture from their lungs, which takes heat away from their body. If the humidity is too high, they are unable to cool themselves and their temperature will increase to dangerous levels.
- Punishment
Cowering, tucked tail, flattened ears, and growling are the signs that our dogs are not comfortable in a particular situation. they need to be calm and quiet and remove the upsetting stimulus. Yelling and over-assertiveness on our part will only escalate the situation. Some people believe that comforting a frightened dog reinforces their fear. But this isn’t true. we can’t reinforce emotions such as fear or joy . During stressful situations such as fireworks and thunderstorm, remain calm and soothe your dog with toys and calming music.