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Why you can't "humanize" a dog: a gross mistake many owners make - what it is
07.10.2024 08:36
Many dog owners make a very serious mistake: they “humanize” their pets.
No, we are not talking about the fact that the owner of the animal seriously considers his four-legged friend to be a person.
What is meant is that the owner overestimates the animal's mental abilities and believes that it can exhibit "human" behavior and perception.
What is "humanizing" a dog?
This is confidence that the pet understands absolutely all the claims expressed by the owner in a standard oral form.
People who “humanize” dogs are sure that it is enough to scold a four-legged friend for bad behavior - and he will understand everything.
Why you shouldn't "humanize" a dog and how to act correctly
Remember that a dog is a pet, not a human.
The dog may understand certain commands, but he is unable to "decode" a long speech.
In addition, in many cases, dogs simply do not understand why they are being scolded.
As a result, the owner who "humanizes" the dog fails to find a common language with his four-legged friend. In the end, both the person and the pet become unhappy.
So don't expect your dog to "understand everything." Accept that your pet can't think the way you do.
Do the following: train your four-legged friend, “reward” the dog for correctly executed commands and take his mistakes more easily.
In general, do everything possible to create rules that are absolutely clear to your pet. And minimize the amount of shouting and punishment. Then your pet will become obedient and happy.
