Many dogs are accidentally injured or suffer from some easily avoidable diseases. This is all because of the owner's negligence or lack of understanding. If you want to raise a good dog and avoid stepping into the trap, let's first understand these misunderstandings. Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you be invincible!

1. Dogs can swim.

Most people think that all dogs can swim. The classic swimming posture of "dog paddle" has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Dogs must be born to swim, and they can "dog paddle" when thrown into the water.

In fact, dogs with short nasal cavities such as Bulldogs and Pekingese, as well as dogs with short legs such as Corgis, are not suitable for swimming in the water and can easily choke. If these dogs want to go into the water, their owners must pay attention to the entire process. Escort.

2. If the dog is injured, just lick it yourself.

Dog saliva contains a large amount of bacteria, which can easily cause infection. If the dog licks the wound himself, it is likely to make the wound more serious.

When a dog is injured, pay attention to disinfection. It is best to wear an Elizabethan collar to prevent the dog from licking the wound, so that the wound can be healed as quickly as possible.

3. If the dog urinates randomly, take the dog back to the crime scene for education.

Can a dog know that you are educating it because it urinates? No, it will only think, why is the owner angry for no reason? Is it wrong for me to wait for him at the door?

For dogs, reward-based education is more useful than punishment. Reward your dog when it does the right behavior, and it will learn faster.

4. Dogs will be cool when shaving in summer.

The fact is just the opposite. Shaving will actually make the dog hotter, sunburn, mosquito bites, skin diseases...

Long-haired dogs can be cut short and thinned appropriately in summer, but they should not be shaved close to the skin. It's shaved, but you feel cooler.

5. My dog ​​doesn’t love me and won’t greet me when I come home.

Dogs also have different personalities. Some are passionate, while others are reserved and shy. They all have their own way of expressing love.

It’s not just waiting for you to come home behind the door. Giving you a warm hug is my love for you.

6. Raising a dog is easy.

Isn’t raising a dog just a matter of feeding it, giving it something to drink, and taking it out for a walk?

No, you still need to vaccinate and deworm it, pay attention to its physical and mental health, teach it to develop good habits, and be a civilized dog.