16 Ways You Are Hurting Your Dog Without Realizing

In this video, we will talk about 16 common mistakes dog owners unknowingly make when they are caring for their canine companions.
Segregation From the Pack
Dogs are pack animals. For a domestic dog, you are their pack and family.
If you’re constantly pushing your dog away or ignoring them when they try to climb in your lap and give you kisses, you’re not only depriving them of affection, but going against their nature.
Letting your dog stick its head out of a moving vehicle
Allowing a dog’s head to be exposed on the road can be dangerous. Branches, rocks or other debris could collide with the animal’s head. The wind also carries dust and foreign objects that could harm your dog’s eyes. Ear damage is another concern. Even worse, the dog might feel the impulse to jump out of a moving car.
Giving Your Dog Bones
Many vets believe it just isn’t worth the risk of serious injuries to give your dog a bone. Giving dogs a real bone could be deadly. The bone could shatter and puncture their esophagus, stomach or intestines. Your dog could even break a tooth, get a tongue or mouth injury, or have an obstruction that could require surgery.
If you’d like to give your pup a bone to chew, avoid giving your pup cooked bones of any kind as they can break and splinter into tiny, sharp pieces that can cut your dog’s mouth, throat or digestive organs.
Yelling when your dog misbehaves
Yelling is another thing you should never do when disciplining your canine. It doesn’t work, just like physical punishment doesn’t. You're just freaking out your pet.
Not keeping your dog stimulated
Dogs need as much mental and physical stimulation as people do. Your dog not only needs exercise but they also need to be exposed to different smells, sights, and sounds. It makes their brain work better.
Choosing the wrong collar
As a responsible dog owner, it’s important that you choose the right type of collar for your canine.
A Flat-buckle collar is a plain collar that snaps or buckles closed. This is a great option for dogs that don’t pull on the leash, and aren’t prone to slipping out of the collar.
If your canine is a puller or likes to explore as far as they can reach, using a harness might be a better option. A front- clip harness in particular is an effective method to avoid leash-pulling.
Not making socialization a priority
Dogs who aren’t properly socialized will have a fear of new or unusual circumstances. This results in the release of adrenaline hormones that increase blood pressure, as well as heart and respiration rates.
Using physical punishment.
It’s important to discipline your dog but physical punishment should never be the way to do it. Reward-based training is much more effective than physical punishment. Reward based training helps build trust and strong bond between the dog and their owner.
Neglecting breed-specific characteristics ​
Some breeds require specific grooming needs, and others have pre-dispositions to certain health issues.
Pushed-in face breeds such as Pugs, Bulldogs, Pomeranians, and Boxers are extremely prone to heat stroke due to their narrow airways and nostrils.
Some long-hair breeds such as Huskies or Alaskan Malamute have very thick coats and need extra care if kept in tropical climates.
Bringing puppies to a dog park
Taking young puppies to dog parks is a bad idea. First of all, young puppies don’t have all the vaccinations.
Secondly, not every dog is as friendly as your pooch. Other dogs can be aggressive towards your pup
Leaving a Dog Alone in a Car
Never ever leave your dog alone in an enclosed car.
Dogs don’t sweat like humans, and they overheat much faster than you think. They lack the ability to cool themselves off efficiently.
Not securing your dog in the car
People use seat belts, children use car seats, so why would the case be any different for your dog. If you don’t secure your four-legged friend in the car and you end up in a car accident, your dog can get seriously injured or even killed.
Using harsh cleaning products
Many cleaning products used in our homes are toxic to dogs.
Always check the label. Any product that contains bleach or ammonia is hazardous to animals.
Letting Your Dog Eat Everything
Giving dogs human food isn’t good for them. Most times the food you eat are too fatty, too spicy or too salty for your canine. Make sure to avoid feeding them human food, even little crumbles from the table.
You Don’t Take Care of Your Pet’s Teeth
Like humans, dogs need regular dental care. Their teeth are home to hundreds of bacteria and need to be brushed just like yours do.
Skipping flea, tick, and worming treatments
Preventive flea, worm, tick, and heartworm treatment is crucial when caring for a dog.
On that note, remember that heartworm disease is a serious disease that results in heart failure, organ damages, and death in pets. Take sure to get your dogs tested for heartworm infection every 12 months.

[@Sanddollar754]

When my little rescue 🐕 watch doggie barks at people, I happily say, "good boy". "Are you saying hello"? He is happy 😊 and so are they!!! Smiles all around!

[@olegsheklarevski9561]

You can leave your dog in a Tesla as it has Dog mode. This will keep the temp regulated and puts a sign on the screen that the dog is safe!

[@sarangcrochets9583]

Yup 👍🏽

[@xeddex13]

I littrily was about to comment that then I found your comment and that is 100% true I have a Tesla on my own and I use it alot

[@simonthomas5367]

Does it work well? It’s a fantastic innovation.

[@cwboydgo323]

Don’t drink the Tesla cool aid

[@sashewagiguere8827]

Do not depend on a machine to keep a living being alive and or safe! Do not just leave your Do in a car I don't care how fancy it is.

[@amarealnamklim]

This is making me feel like I need to hug my dog

[@skeeterbodeen8326]

LOL, especially when you see those Animal Cruelty Horror stories... I just smother my Dog with Hugs, and curse those A-holes under my breath...!

[@chloeneo6047]

Hug them every chance you got. They have very limited time on earth.

[@aaravdiwakaristhebest]

I always do lol

[@Ndy097]

Most dogs dont like hugs even if they dont show it, better pet them and give them scratches and tell them how good bois/girls they are :)

[@feebsparty]

I used to have a dog but it got lost 😣

[@lenorapalminteri1002]

Just the mere thought of making my dog cry makes me want to cry!😢

[@malteserjones1502]

#15. I watched a dog jump out a car window. The lady didn’t realize and she dragged him a couple feet. She had the leash on him. I held my horn down for a good minute. I could hear the dog wailing. I watched it go under the tire. By the time she stopped, you could tell it’s hind legs were broken. It was the most traumatic thing I’ve ever seen. Please don’t let your dogs do this.

[@harshranjan7545]

It is so painfull

[@muskanpandit6882]

I never let my dog because of the same reason.. But what you said.. Damn the pic is now forever painted in my head

[@redzoom7857]

Most dogs are smart enough to know not to jump out of a moving vehicle. Having said that, an owner should be aware of their dog’s nature and intelligence level in order to protect them from themselves.

[@kruthi1975]

this is the most awful thing ive read in a while. im sorry for the poor dog and you. what a careless owner holy shits i hope the dog is well

[@brendaruelas1748]

This is so traumatic 😣 poor doggo. And I'm sorry you had to see that too.

[@bobmiller7502]

the connection we have with our dogs, is unique, symbiosis, mans best friend puppy power,xxx

[@dorothyclemmer5099]

I am a certified trainer ... and this was a good review. One additional point that should have been mentioned under the topic of socialization is this: A pup's primary and secondary socialization periods BOTH occur before the age of 5 months. Any effort to socialize after this will be much harder if not impossible. Let's get the word out!

[@ariss-lk7zx]

And how can we socialize them i have a 8 week american cocker spaniel in crate and potty training at the moment but i try taking her out in the car she isn’t scared of lots of things but i want to know how to fully socialize her if you may help? and she is in process of getting all her shots every week

[@dorothyclemmer5099]

@@ariss-lk7zx Check with your vet offices in your city to see if one of them might offer group puppy classes. Your local Pet Smart may offer group puppy classes. If you can find a group puppy class, great! The trainer will probably want to make sure that your pup is healthy and receiving the puppy vaccine series as part of the registration process. During puppy class, your pup will get to meet other pups in a controlled, fun, way. The pup should not feel overwhelmed during play, so it is terribly important for a human to step in quickly if play becomes too rough or if a big puppy is scaring a little puppy into a corner. There should also be some potty breaks so that the pup can "recenter" with the owner. During these classes, the puppy can and should also receive attention from various humans present. Remember that socialization includes exposure to pups, healthy dogs (if possible), people, places, and things. Even if you attend puppy classes, you still need to expose your pup to as much stuff as possible. Don't forget children! Men, women, old, young, diff races, etc....Another thing: Be careful NOT to inadvertently imprint fear: Did you drop a knife on the kitchen floor? Did pup get startled? Do NOT run and get him, soothe and coddle him. An overdramatic response can actually imprint fear, i.e., make pup more afraid in the future. OK, so if you CANNOT find a puppy class, camp out at a pet supply store or use social media to find someone else who has a [healthy] puppy and schedule a puppy play date or two. Ensure non-overwhelming play. It is best to have a comparably sized playmate, however, if this isn't possible, you may need to work harder to ensure that the smaller pup is having fun and is not being overwhelmed. I hope this helps🤗

[@ariss-lk7zx]

@@dorothyclemmer5099 I found it at petsmart near me but i wanted to know how effective their classes are since it’s once a week and i will be getting the rest of her shots since she is 7 weeks only got first round

[@dorothyclemmer5099]

@@ariss-lk7zx PetSmart trainers must go through extensive training and their philosophy is similar to Animal Behavior College. I wouldn't worry too much. You will be participating so YOU can help ensure your pup is not overwhelmed. Hopefully there will be an assortment of puppies. Be positive. Help your pup have fun and continue socializing to many people, pups, places, and things as I mentioned earlier. It will be just fine. You got this!

[@WisdomThumbs]

My dog was rescued from a puppy mill after spending his first four months alone in a cage with nothing but his own poop. All the other cages were also full of distressed dogs, but Tucker was completely alone in his own. The lady who rescued the runt of the litter came back and saved Tucker, then passed him on to me (I kept the runt brother for a few months and stayed in touch after he returned home). It took a lot of work, but Tucker has grown into a loving and tender dog who can imitate some human words, understand the majority of my family's conversations (he usually just answers in his own way, but sometimes he parrots English with great enunciation and context), and even how to make new dog friends. He even figured out how to play, thanks to his runt brother and several years of coaching from me. He just hates cates. All cats. A bobcat nearly killed him one night, and if not for the fact that I was already headed for the door, and Tucker's exceptionally spry, he would've died. That bobcat stalked the house for weeks afterward, and Tucker grew from fearing it to just wanting to throw down and fight it. Pretty impressive for a dog who was neutered too early and nearly robbed of everything by the puppy mill that birthed him.

[@stofkosuzzanne]

Wow , I honestly can say I passed all 16 topics. I’m so glad I’m doing right by my baby girl, after 3 years of adopting her I’ve also done lots of research. I like how this video touches base on everything.

[@smoore2422]

We have 3 from the same litter and they have such a special bond and are so cute together. I’d recommend that if you have the space. It will keep them in their pack.

[@skeeterbodeen8326]

We had 2 Golden Retriever brothers and they were of the best buds, but polar opposite personalities... the darker one was the "Alpha protector" and the lighter one was the "lovable goofy mush"... Sadly they both got cancer and died at 10, and then 12yrs, respectively.

[@millhgranger8198]

@@skeeterbodeen8326 Thats so heartwarming and sad.

[@wildcat77]

Everyone who either rescues or purchase a dog needs to watch this video and take a test first. This video is invaluable and offers great information even for the experienced dog owner.

[@allaboutperspective650]

Well you better start to go out and tell to the wolves coyotes dingos foxes that they should stop hunting and eating bones, stop buying factory spoiled food instead for your dog and give them a proper barf diet. When someone comes with such a rubbish I’m just stop watching.

[@hunterbidenscrackpipe4407]

Physical punishment is ok it’s how female wolves and dogs discipline their pups by nipping/biting too

[@DeDieuAntique]

@@allaboutperspective650 This video is about DOMESTICATED dogs. You dunce.

[@danielwood8135]

@@allaboutperspective650 lol what? "rescue or purchase" does not apply to anything you said, mate

[@allaboutperspective650]

@@danielwood8135 Wrong he claims that this video is invaluable information it's just full of bs.

[@oritelevy]

I have three dogs. They love each other and they stay together at all times nearly.

[@maxenaaguto3]

Amazing video! God bless you all🙏🏽God is so good🙌🏽Jesus loves us all so much🙏🏽❤Turn to God He will guide you and give you strength🙏🏽Trust in Him

[@celli3000]

My rescue dog is almost done with her heartworm treatment and we're so ready for it to be over. She hasn't been able to play or go for walks for nearly two months now and she rips up paper because she's bored. Im still glad we adopted her and got to help her through this process even tho it's been hard

[@TwistedKarma]

Our dog too!! Only 2 weeks left and she can play and have more fun!!

[@lunettasuziejewel2080]

One of my sister's rescues, Ellie, is going through the same thing, poor baby.

[@leadchick]

I recently rescued a pit/mix male. The vet thinks he's also part border collie and that it's going to take time, more than typically (with other lab/pit mixes for example) necessary to overcome bad habits and inherent behavior. He's less than six months old and wants to jump, growl, "herd" my feet, and chew on his leash while we're walking. He also nips at my clothing along with other irritating and challenging behavior. I've learned a lot in a short period of time with your video. Thank you for sharing.

[@0verjoyed_eliana]

I love how this video doesn’t only mention the disadvantages, but it also mentions the advantages.

[@terriloughry5644]

Yea lol

[@amatvkhmer]

My dog knows what's wrong with a full body sore

[@mike1024.]

Thank you very much for putting the contents of the video in the description. I was able to read it much faster than watching the video would have taken.

[@trustedroot]

it's a relief to know that I don't do most of these things and would never think of it, but this video also brought up things I could be doing better with my dog. thanks!

[@lexloose2112]

Same here

[@saltyark7564]

There’s a lot more the list doesn’t mention, so you’re not out of the woods yet, unless your pup is safe, happy and well trained then you’re doing fine.

[@jolanda.c]

#9 My dog has perfect memory. When he does something wrong while we are away. We are not yelling when we find out, just ask the question "who did this". And when he didn't do it, he stays otherwise he hides. Just like a toddler. And that can be hours later.

[@alecreyes8228]

Yes, this is correct dog has a good understanding when you train them properly

[@johonnar7902]

i do this too

[@jk-76]

Your dog may seem to understand why they are in trouble, but they don't. They just know they are being admonished. Ask the dog "is this you" when they didn't do anything and they react the same.

[@jolanda.c]

@@jk-76 nope, he doesn't. When he is innocent or it is something he forgot because it was a vew days before, he stays besides me and is fine. When he knows, he walks away and gets nervous. Like a toddler.

[@jk-76]

@@jolanda.c Nonesense.

[@AlexanderHoward-yi5dt]

Thanks for the advice

[@JudyHops-fp5zl]

Thank you for the 16 ways! I olny watched this video because in case I ever get a dog I want to learn about this first.

[@DNA350ppm]

Even a small dog smells and hears perfectly well. Try to touch the treat-bag behind two closed doors! So you need not yell. Hubby and I agreed on a low murmuring one-second-long mama-dog-imitating deep growl-sound when puppy did unwanted things - like chewing on chairs. In her life she has only tried a few bites on furniture. Immediately replacing unwanted chewing with allowed chewing-objects. We now have a wellbehaved 2 year old lively and trusting havanais. She is the cutest, most playful, empathetic creature. She knows all the "procedures" as we call them, it is obvious that as children dogs love positive routines. She reminds me to take my medicine (she gets a food-pellet as reward), she has a few toys which also are rewarding to play with. She knows the sign for quiet and we are sure she knows some 20 words, including "good girl". Learn more from Victoria's training "It's me or the dog".

[@DNA350ppm]

I mention the breed havanese, because it is famous for its cuteness and not for its intelligence. In contrast many working dog breeds, like shepherd and police dogs, are famous for obedience and learning capacity. Dogs need to be shown what they are supposed and allowed to do in a positive way. Like children they really haven't abstract thinking, understanding rules and concepts like: no, always, must never. But they remember fun facts and positive events. But you can build on the dog's instincts, like curiosity, playfulness, food interest, social pleasure, but also very cautiously you can use their natural fear, by helping them to avoid or overcome their natural fear. You need to be very mindful so that you don't teach them to be afraid of you, who should be their security and teacher and biggest love object, instead of fearing real dangers to their health.

[@saltyark7564]

I train dogs and this was a really good list, I’d like to note on the whole reward vs punishment training techniques, the advice to use the reward base system is very preferable, but that doesn’t mean the other way doesn’t work, it just causes way more stress and pain on your dog that should be avoided. Dogs are pretty good at telling when you’re unhappy and your pup will want to see you happy and mimic things that make you happy. (Like when they listen to a command and you get happy for them) some dogs have instincts that can block out commands for a short time an example of this is (if you’ve ever seen a police dog go after a suspect it takes the dog time to register when the officer tells the dog to stop) So I wouldn’t be too hard on a pup if he sometimes takes a moment to pay attention to you, this comes with time and patience, however if it’s a serious problem you should probably get a trainer, it’s Likely not the dogs fault and you could be doing something unintentionally to make them ignore you. ✌️

[@saltyark7564]

(To be clear, I only advocate for the reward system I just wanted to clear up the whole “it doesn’t work” thing when talking about punishment because if you’ve ever used that on your dog in the past and it worked, it doesn’t mean to keep doing it, your dog knows when your mad you don’t need to punish them)

[@wesleymoss4074]

Agreed. You seem more knowledgeable than the guy who did the video. I just think guys like this ruin their credibility to people that really know about dogs by reporting their opinions as fact and in the long run that does more harm than good for the dogs they think they are trying to help.

[@AA-rn9nw]

I wasn’t working at the time when my pup joined us, so I was available for her, pretty much all the time. She always loved to sleep on my lap, always followed me, and I too loved our time together. She grew up with a biting habit though; however hard I tried by offering toys of different textures, encouraging her to eat from my hands and positively reinforcing her while she ate without biting me, etc. She bites and breaks my skin while I walk. She bites others at the home too, tearing a couple of pants and causing injuries that warranted tetanus shots. During the day time, she won’t stay in her crate or strapped. Even if I comfort her by touching through the crate, she will keep barking until she gets what she wants; in this case getting out/free. It became impossible to keep her away when we had electricians or plumbers at home; either she goes and bites them or cries badly. At times if I don’t pick her up she will start barking and biting my feet or the chair. I am being blamed for pampering her. I may not have acted as an ‘alpha’ as some KZbin- dog-trainers say. But I did succeed in training her to obey basic commands like “come”, “sit”, etc. please do you have any suggestions?

[@debbiecoles6474]

@@AA-rn9nw pop

[@LisaKnappster]

@@AA-rn9nw I would try to get a professional trainer to help & evaluate. I had a dog with similar issues and I was completely helpless to do anything about it. Further, I was always so stressed out when other people were around because of the fear of her biting or otherwise acting out that I think it made the.situation worse because she could pick up on my stress. It was a vicious cycle. Our trainer was able to help train but also teach me little things about dog psychology that I didn't know. It really didn't take very long. I wonder sometimes if dogs are like kids in that they are more likely to listen to a stranger training them than their owner. Imagine how much more enjoyable your life & theirs could be if you can just get your pup to stop acting out. Good luck!

[@vscanal8578]

Every person should have a dog, make certain a better person. ❤❤❤💕💕💕

[@youtuber3328]

thanks a LOT for the useful information SERIOUSLY

[@NTSMMA]

"No bone is too big, but there are certainly bones that are too small" 😂

[@barbikayler40532]

I was trying not to laugh at that until I saw your comment 😂😂😂

[@lizrodriguez5671]

@@barbikayler40532 didn't think of 'that' until I saw your response just now!

[@erinnnx0940]

How is that funny?

[@cherylwells9116]

@@barbikayler40532 I thought of 'that' when I first saw the comment lol. Great minds do think alike❤️

[@danielwood8135]

I felt attacked on a personal level there lol

[@user-jg9rp5qf4g]

#8 (Neglecting breed-specific characteristics) is such an important one and I'm glad it's included, because a lot of "Top X things" lists neglect this. Certain breeds are predisposed to certain behaviours and temperaments. It's not "all in the owner" or "how they're trained". These all matter, but there are still genetic factors at play and these cannot be "trained out" entirely, only minimized or controlled.

[@mnirwin5112]

Oh yeah. Many years ago I knew a couple years ago who adopted a beagle ... from what I've since learned, these are very high-energy dogs who don't take well to a sedentary lifestyle. I think they also had no idea how to train a dog ... any dog. So they would take the dog for walks in a nearby VERY large park and let him off the leash ... and then have to chase him for an hour or more because he didn't come when called (probably because he hadn't worked off all that excess energy). Eventually the walks got further and further apart, and the dog was cooped up constantly in a standard-sized condo. At one point, probably out of frustration born of pent-up energy, he ate ... a small throw rug. Emergency surgery resulted. I've long since lost track of this couple so have no idea how the story ended. I seriously hope they found a home for the dog where his energy levels could be appropriately dealt with and got a MUCH lower-energy dog, one that considered a one-hour casual stroll around the neighbourhood to be quite suitable.

[@23_Beans]

You are so right! I've been a professional dog trainer for over 2 decades. I specialize in dogs with behavioral issues such as reactivity (most ppl call aggression), anxiety and phobias. We always joke that if dog owners would just do a few things while their dogs were puppies, we'd be out of a job. Possibly the most important you do before ever meeting your puppy and that is to choose the right breed of dog for your lifestyle. For example, just because you heard Boarder Collies are smart and they're gorgeous doesn't mean a hearding/working dog is the right fit for you. You're correct that you're fighting an uphill battle if you're trying to change your puppies natural drives entirely. It's best to work with them or use them when training. Second most important is socialization socialization socialization! If you can, get a puppy who's already had some socialization. For example, a rescue who's been fostered by someone who understands socialization or a breeder who does. As soon as you get your puppy, take it as many different places as you can. Be careful of places where your pup could be exposed to Parvo or Distemper. But otherwise, your puppy should meet as many different types of humans, other safe dogs & animals and have positive experiences with many different surfaces (slick floors, gravel etc, cars, trucks, skateboarders, bicyclists, joggers, literally anything they might encounter as an adult dog they need to be exposed to at a very young age and continue having positive interactions with throughout their adolescence. Third: take a basic puppy training course and follow through at least an intermediate or advanced class.

[@saltyark7564]

100%

[@lea801]

Thank you so much for this. It is well needed

[@seantriskett8936]

Thank you this is really helpful because I have a baby pug at home that's only 8 weeks old!

[@suzannnevin3892]

My dogs 🐕 ❤ watches TV 📺 with us on our laps. They know when it's time to sleep because they constantly are watching us and run to our bedroom. My dog let's us know when someone at the door and when they get to excited about the person coming in, I go to the back yard with them and only allow one at a time so they can adjust to the visitor. By the time their Inside with the Visitor they are completely clam and are able to relax around the visitor getting to know them and enjoy the visitor, who will give them lots of attention and they look forward to the next visit.

[@PAmanof77]

As my wife and I watch Netflix, they lay on our laps and KNOW when it's bedtime. Lol

[@lunettasuziejewel2080]

Our second dog, Maddy, would inform our parents when it was bedtime (she slept with them). She was disabled--she had torn ligaments in both her back legs, so she could no longer run or jump--and they had a lofted bed, so she needed their help to get into it. One time she came and got ME to put her to bed 😆

[@suzannnevin3892]

That's adorable 😍 your sweet dog family member asks for help to get in bed with your parents.

[@bluehoover5683]

I’m glad I watched this because I did a lot of these things to my German shepherd

[@AgentJordie]

Thank you for helping me understand about dogs 🐶🐕🐶🐩

[@monanaibaho2855]

Dogs make the world a better place they can save us so you must love them❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@succubus8080]

We have been told by several vets that brushing their teeth is useless. They suggest regular check-ups for deep cleanings and such. Some breeds are prone to have teeth issues. Are 2 big dogs never had teeth issues, our Italian Greyhound doesnt have many teeth left.

[@32-bitcloud]

I'm going off of personal experience here but I think you're correct. I brushed my chihuahua's teeth regularly for a year and her teeth still rotted and fell out. OOF 😭 My other dog's teeth also still got grody and nasty like as if I never did anything.

[@user-ow1lw1bc5w]

I LOVE MY DOG like Not even once we left her alone at our house or ANYWHERE like we always have to be with her because she feels safe with us 😀💗💕

[@kathywright6853]

I am glad u love ur dog but I hope u don't insist on taking it into public stores,where I work only service animals are supposed to be allowed but some people insist on bringing their dogs in ,sometimes even lying that they are service dogs

[@kathywright6853]

Also it might be more traumatic if for some reason u do have to be apart

[@Eadadykk]

I take my pitbull hiking and camping in the mountains. She breaks trail and leads the way. We've seen some beautiful scenery together. She eats what I eat plus dog food. Smartest, sweetest dog I've ever known. She loves to swim and walk for miles.

[@kodywody1274]

I have an American 🇺🇸 bulldog

[@Eadadykk]

@@kodywody1274 I hope he/she is as good a friend to you as my american pitty is to me. She's the best swimmer ever and loves to dive underwater. One time in the canal next to the house she dove under and came back up with a traffic cone in her mouth. She cleans any garbage and sticks out of her swimming hole. LOL

[@JawDroppingFacts]

If you liked this video, you can watch the second part of this video to learn about 12 more things that are hurting your dog without you realizing it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqXcZ42PZ7ChoMU

[@SkielahunCJ]

A little too one size fits all oversimplified. You do have to find a way to get your dog to understand an unwanted behavior. Using only positive training is unrealistic, sets new owners up for failure, does not fit all behavior issues or dog personalities which can be dangerous plus you do not want to accidentally reinforce a bad behavior with a poor timed treat. Dog barks at a window, you call the dog, eventually dog comes, sits and gets a treat. Dog learns he gets a treat reward after barking. Dog doesn't learn not to bark. However, catch the dog before trigger, intervene before barking starts (i.e. before the knock on the door) have the dog do something else (i.e. place, go to bed) and reward during trigger. This aims to teach the dog trigger means reward (not barking). Without explaining a punishment vs a reward, this can also mislead. A punishment can literally be if the dog pulls you to something, you stand your ground and pull away without the dog rewarding themselves by reaching the want. A positive reward could be if the dog does not pull but let's say sits or gives eye contact, you give permission to "go see" to allow none pulling freedom to check it out. Punishment vs reward. You CAN verbally indicate a no for an about to happen or happening unwanted behavior to mark it as unwanted. It's called communication. You really cripple the training and communication process. It doesn't have to have anger but it should have a different tone than praise so the dog can easily discern the difference. It also needs to be well timed and fair. Dog had a pee accident 3 hours ago, the dog won't know why you're mad. Catch a dog peeing and teach the dog a better way, and it's clear.

[@-nellie-m3711]

I absolutely Love my little fur baby and she’s part of our family, unconditionally Loved, I’ve never hit her and never ever had the need to, she’s well behaved and all she asks for in return is to be fed, play time and loved just like our grown children, she brings so much joy to our life with her little antics that she does and I’d be lost without her in our life, she’s a little Maltese, the only issue we have with her is that she doesn’t like the car, but if we take her for a drive we have to stop about 20 minutes from home, let her have a little walk around and then she’s okay to go the rest of our journey, that also gives me time to stretch my bad back as well, every child should grow up with a doggie 🐶 in their life. Happy Holidays to one and all. Blessings from Queensland Australia 🇦🇺🎄🎄🤶🏻🎅🏻🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶….I’d prefer to live on a deserted island somewhere with it full of fur babies than some humans.

[@farrahw7804]

Love that dessert Island loads of fur baby's i prefer animals to humans they give so much love and there no mat what

[@denisebaran7018]

Nellie M I'm with you. I prefer my dogs over most humans. My idea of paradise would be to live on a deserted island with just my 2 little dachshunds.

[@janniejeanjellybean3803]

Blah blah blah If you’re dog doesn’t come when off leash And is running towards danger~ AND can’t or won’t follow commands (not yelling) your Adorable fluff mutt is Is in for dire trouble ... yeah LITTLE Ones need training TOO. AFTER all a car hits them the same.... And predators find little ones especially tasty

[@-nellie-m3711]

@@janniejeanjellybean3803 why this response to my comment 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️, your comment doesn’t make sense to my comment…..Blah Blah Blah

[@denisebaran7018]

@@janniejeanjellybean3803 Janine, your comment makes no sense. Furthermore, I have always had my little ones on a leash when taking them out for a walk or just out with me in our backyard. I don't care how well trained on recall a dog is, it just isn't worth the risk. I live in a very rural area and I still keep them on a leash. Try being more respectful next time you reply to anyone.

[@kayiamvs]

Our dog is getting out of hand these days. Now I realize how bad I've been dealing with his behavior. Thank you for this

[@saltyark7564]

If you ever need any advice on dealing with bad behavior feel free to reply to this comment and O’ll give you any insight (dog trainer)

[@kayiamvs]

@@saltyark7564 thank you! So, one thing of many is that my dog doesn't behave during occasions. For instance, when we sing happy birthday, he would bark at everyone who does. But our other dogs do not. We thought he might have some sort of trauma or annoyance to loud noises??? Thank you

[@saltyark7564]

@Kayi AMVs 愛 To be positive it’d be nice to see the dogs body language and hear what type of bark it is, but it is most likely that the doggo in question is more stimulated by music than your other dogs, dogs can pick of EXTREMELY subtle non verbal cues so they know somethings going on… Your dog has noticed something is different, the mood has shifted, the doggo hears the voices in a tonal way, It’s extremely stimulating and wanting to join in and be part of the pack he/she tries to join in the only way they can. This is a way that your dog gets to include his/her self in the family fun, it’s pretty common. Your other dogs probably just aren’t as sensitive to the music, it just doesn’t stimulate them the same way, they don’t get as excited even though they are very aware of everything you other pup is. That’d be my educated guess as it’s a common occurrence that I’ve seen in other dogs and the most likely answer is usually the correct one.

[@saltyark7564]

I hope that helps, as mentioned idk what your pups body language is in the situation so it’s a lot harder to ascribe a motive. If it’s an aggressive bark and he’s frantically trying to get people to stop then it’s possible your dog may have a hearing issue in which certain tones cause him pain or something along those lines but I’d say 99.999% of the time it’s just your pup getting all worked up excited and wanting to join in.

[@kayiamvs]

@@saltyark7564 oh that really makes sense. Yes, it's not much of an aggressive bark. And it could be correct that he's more stimulated in music because when my sister plays the flute sometimes, he's the only one who howls but three other dogs doesn't really care 😂

[@vickiebonassi7395]

Lots of peplle who should not own dogs. I've shed many tears.

[@justinmocio4618]

Cheers to all the like-minded people watching this video because you want to be the best dog parent in the world. Especially, since alot of parents don't even take care of their own kids!

[@maricela4331]

My baby Bart has always loved to go to the park. He's the happiest there because he can smell lots of things and play in the grass

[@brocklytle3028]

This is great! I’m getting a new dog on Saturday. (This is made in June 25th 2023. In getting one in July 1sr 2023.) This is so helpful thank you so much!!!

[@thatlittlebumblebee20102]

LOVE YOUR DOG ALWAYS

[@littlewoodimp]

Humans teach dogs how to be a respectful pet, other dogs teach them how to be a respectful dog. They're all individuals with their own personalities & issues. They have a complex language of their own: the speed & direction of a wag, twitch of an ear, wrinkle of a nose, stiffened posture in front or back ... they all give clear messages to other dogs. While this site is entertaining, get your real life advice from your vets and actual dog behaviourists with good reviews from previous clients.

[@moreparrotsmoredereks2275]

I drive with my windows open just wide enough for the nose to go out. That way, they can still sniff and get some air without any of the danger

[@lauraforman1828]

I do the same thing. Window open just enough for little nose to stick out. We're both 😊

[@ElanaVital83]

My boy gets so car sick, if I don't open the window at least a crack, he'll puke his brains out

[@millhgranger8198]

The responsible and most common thing to do 👍

[@NaomiBrady-im4yi]

I sadly lost my beloved dog Cosmo a staff after sixteen and a halve years just over a year ago.I never thought Id ever be able to have another dog after him .He was the most loving loyaI companion. A pure gentleman I called him my son.First face Id see next to me in the morning. Last face next to me at night.I was so heart broken. Well here I go again .My new puppy arrives in two days .Her name will be Tammy a little mix boarder terrior .I cant wait to see her.Thank you for reminding me of whats truley important when it comes to our pets.They are family after all .I know Cosmo is looking down on me and I know he will be happy.🐶🇮🇪💚

[@moonrgn_2564]

i absolutely love this video! you have no idea how many of those i regularly do, thanks for sharing this!!!

[@alyssasherratt9253]

I feel like alot of this is accurate for kids as well, obviously in a different context for some of these things but you get my point lol

[@wenrock5546]

Very true

[@igorpluzhnik980]

☝️👍

[@kumara5492]

I totally agree with you. In fact I treat my dogs like my kid. Actually it would be a good idea for someone who's planning to have a kid in their life, get a puppy and experience a trail version of raising own kid. Then. they'll know what to expect.

[@thornless9073]

I think people should have to take care of a dog before they have children

[@lunettasuziejewel2080]

I read somewhere that dogs currently have the developmental capacity of a toddler...last night, as we were bathing and grooming Sophie (our maltipoo), I said to my mom, "it IS like adopting a permanent three-year-old, isn't it?" She nodded emphatically 😆

[@donnar9864]

I have 4 fur babies and they are all rescues in some shape or form and I really didn't want that many but they would have all been dead by now if I hadn't and it's so hard to give them all the love they need but I spend most of the day trying to give them all love...the hardest part is getting them vet care, three of them are elderly and one is on some very expensive daily meds, he's diabetic, but I make sure he gets what he needs, but he got an eye infection last September and the cost was over 1500 to get him healed, he's so healthy otherwise but I'm on disability and only get paid once a month and had to let my credit cards go because I couldn't get caught up but that's fine because I love all of them with a passion...now I need to get another one to the vet to get him on arthritis medicine and I'm having to figure out how to do that...these babies are my children and I love them so much...so I put them in the card of my savior Jesus Christ....please be good to your critter, the Bible actually tells us to do that....God bless all of you wonderful pet owners 💗

[@danielgalloway1937]

Dogs are amazing, we are just glad God made them for us, they are awesome, words can tell how I feel right now, I can tell from your comment you like dogs also ???

[@rayjames6096]

I adore Dauchsunds, i have two minatures and they're such sweet creatures.

[@charlie6629]

Getting angry hurt dogs more than physical punishment to which I do neither. I have gotten upset at my pup a couple times and she will pout with deep sadness until I say I'm sorry. Then is okay again. My little Chug knows well over 100 words and phrases. Highly intelligent and very loving. She found out early what puppy dog eyes will get her, everything she wants. Sometimes I ask her to show my them and she will. So sweet

[@Spaced0ut000]

Our dogs get strapped in when we are in the car & they LOVE putting their head out of the window! We just make sure to only let them do so when driving slow through our neighborhood🤍

[@mr.titandog8806]

Q

[@rockie5006]

+++

[@SineN0mine3]

@@daispatrick without any restraints, a crash would likely result in your dog being thrown from the vehicle which would certainly result in injury. Ideally you should use a harness and restrict them so they can't move freely about the car. If you don't have a harness, there are leash adapters for seatbelts which only cost a couple of dollars. The adapters could result in neck injury in a major crash, but will likely protect the dog against serious injury in a minor accident. Restraining your dog in a vehicle might also be required by law in some areas so its worth knowing the law in your local area. While it seems dangerous to have the only attachment to vehicle being via the neck (it is, somewhat) its still much safer than being totally unrestrained. Like they tell new parents wuth regards to infants, in a serious accident you will be unable to hold on to a dog or a child to stop them being flung from the wreck.

[@dianecizek3231]

@@daispatrick are you for real ???in the trunk that's pure punishment omg you shouldn't have a dog .What if he smothers omg I give up ,I can't believe ur human

[@christinerees50]

I don't know if anyone is missing the point that not only can your unrestrained dog get thrown from the car during an accident it can also cause the accident ..all it needs is to get spooked by something for it to want to scramble on to your lap ..

[@ladyhannah6431]

Absolutely 💯.....The part about not feeding them human food, That's how all our ancestors fed their dogs, and My dogs live very very long because of it! Commercial dog food is poisonous at best!

[@sadcatsam]

Agreed

[@-keiskx1774]

Wtf are you talking about lmfao

[@s.a6457]

@@-keiskx1774 not so hard to understand, they mean that before there was commercial pet food (not so long ago) people fed their pets human food and leftovers.

[@debbiemoskowitz1076]

Commercial dog food killed my dog, science Diet is a crock of shit it keeps your dog ill so Vets can make more money! If you won’t eat it neither should your dog! I feed my new puppy Sirlion Steak, sweet Potato and broccoli, tonight I ALSO GIVE HIM Healthy fruits and veggies, chicken Turkey ground beef. Good quality meat. Vets Science Diet Dog food was costing me $40 a week to feed my dog and it made her ill. Never again! I can feed my new puppy for $9.00 quality food that I make for him and I know it ll organic and healthy! DOG FOOD IS TRASH!

[@jamie5457]

My parents don't know how to take care of my dogs properly and this video made me realize that. I hate how my family yells at and hits my dogs. They also don't brush they're teeth, EVER. What do I do?

[@freyarand1440]

Same. My dad hits our german shepherd (Roy) and yells at it everytime it does something wrong, but today, Roy peed in the house and was behaving very badly. It's like it was doing everything he knows is wrong, and that's when i knew dad's method wasn't working and never will. Idk what to do also :(

[@omelette6049]

OMG, thank you so much this video really helped me and I will do better now because of you

[@nicole_silvers]

Concerning giving your dog bones, DON'T do it. Ever. Here's why I say this...I had always wanted an American Bulldog when I was a kid. We had looked for one for a while before finally finding one when I was 15 yrs old. We live in Ohio and had to drive to Indiana to get him. I named him Duke and he was my baby before I had children of my own! Well, fast forward 10 yrs and my mom had baked a chicken in the oven and barely any of it got eaten so it was just sitting in the fridge. We lived in the country with a big yard and fields all around and our yard went back pretty far, so my stepdad took that chicken and just tossed it in the back of the yard by the fence and didn't think much about it. Then my dog wanted outside to potty so my mom let him out and he ended up finding that chicken and ate the entire thing, including most of the bones. A lil while later he started having seizures and was running around the house and had a look in his eyes like he was lost/disoriented. I took him straight to the vet and she gave him a shot and sent us home with medicine to try to dissolve some of the bones, but when they chew bones it makes them sliver and the ends are very sharp so it cut his insides up. He was getting worse after I took him home so I called the vet and she said to come drop him off and she would stay at her vet clinic to watch him and take care of him over the weekend. Well I got a call from her Monday morning saying that he didn't make it. It was one of the worst days of my life. I was shattered. Please, please, please, do NOT give your dog any kind of bones! I know it's tempting because they really enjoy the flavor, but instead just give them a couple bites of the meat. My vet said that even raw hide bones are not good for them. I think it's because they can't digest raw hide. Just stick to dog treats or dog bones, even table scraps is better than bones or raw hide!

[@nicole_silvers]

@@poa2.0surface77 No, it's not jus a freak accident. I've had one dog die from it and another dog almost die from it. Domesticated dogs are a lot different from wild wolves in nature. Even wolves don't eat the bones!

[@Isochest]

I was warned as a child never to give a dog chicken bones. Sorry about your dog. Nobody told you.

[@nicole_silvers]

@@Isochest Yea I had no idea about the bones. My vet told me that even raw hide is not good for them because they can't really digest it. But the chicken bones sliver and become very sharp so it cuts their insides open

[@Repdem]

@@Isochest Raw bones are better than cooked. Cooked splinter and could perforated the intestines

[@jacombodoescare]

Most dogs with wide airways are fine but animals such as bulldogs and pugs have small airways and could choke.

[@lunettasuziejewel2080]

11. The front clip harness is amazing. Makes walking Amber so much more pleasant.

[@hagridsblacksugarbaby7277]

My dog is named amber too!

[@aprxl853]

Ty for telling us! It helps my fam so much! (even though i have kids)

[@raajangupta2415]

thankyou for sharing this video 💗

[@yvesgysel9834]

I agree with everything. I have a German Shepherd of 6 years old, since he was a puppy. The bound between us is so strong. I work from home and indeed the only thing he wants is to be with me. He sleeps in the bedroom with me. When I am working in my office, he joins me. Unbelievable how loyal he's. The worst thing I could do to him, is lock him up in a different room or in my yard without me. When we go for a walk I do not need a leece, he's always close to me. Since he was a pup, I invested a lot of time in training him. German Sheperds really want to work for their owner. They absolutely love it. Playing, long walks and training. From the beginning you have to socialize them with other dogs, humans, children and you have an amazing friend for life. Kenzo loves humans, children, other dogs. No problem what so ever.

[@TRMG-eh8sv]

I have a 1 year old female husky and I used to take her to the dog park every week until I started noticing many dogs were very harsh when playing and she’s got bit

[@kylepowell9841]

Thanks for the information, man.

[@Playtimeco.worker]

Thanks for that it’s hard too take care of my dog

[@loudenkliehr3633]

My friends have a dog prone to barking. They yell. I think that the dog assumes that they're barking too. When I dog sit I use a water-filled squirt bottle and stern NO! She gets the idea right away. She's a smart girl and otherwise really well behaved.

[@sew_gal7340]

where do u squirt them

[@atomic5989]

@@sew_gal7340 balls

[@DNA350ppm]

I think you have to wait and be on your toes with excessive barking - background: first you have to teach the dog to sit, with a simple hand gesture and the word "sit" once, in a clear but kind voice - followed by a food-pellet as an easily understandable reward. Let's assume your dog knows and is very OK with this "sit" prompt or cue (think of friendly conversations not of military shouting), and assume that it does bark for some reason and you understand why (something not alarming to you yourself, like another dog peacefully walking by) - OK, now say "sit!" and simultaneously put your indexfinger over your mouth and make a longish sh-sound and then qickly give a little treat when the barking stops. Be quick, one second of silence is good enough the first times, then wait two seconds, then three seconds, keep eye-contact and indexfinger on your lips. Immediately be prepared to distract with playing, such as tugging at a cloth or something. Your dog is probably 10 times faster than you in its reactions, so train yourself! Step the exercise up little by little - you'll be amazed how intelligent your dog is and how easily it can understand that silence is asked for. - Notice: don't ask for "no" - as no is nothing, and what is nothing? If you can explain that concretely, then you are Einstein - and your dog is a dog, and even if superintelligent, it is not Einstein. It is a wonderful dog, as such amazingly dog-intelligent, and it wants to be your friend and it wants that you are a pleased and loving mama-dog, a pack-leader, and that's the interaction it wants from you, around the clock.

[@Cheer..luvvvv]

Ikr

[@trae4529]

Yes, the old “Naughty Puppy Spray” works VERY well!😊

[@akarr9433]

Helpful reminders. 😊

[@miagogamer7948]

Thank you so much for makeing this video

[@debrayarde863]

Well said ..thks for the info

[@addisonandharper]

Who else watched this whole video thinking about how much you love your dog and wanting it to be over with as much as you enjoyed it to hug your dog

[@OJAz0PaTO]

Dogs Attack Me When I Give Magic Hugs

[@joann1019]

I feel like crying because I do some of the things that I can do to my dog but I’m sure they will be able to get over it

[@fran3ro]

Don't worry, this tips are over exaggerated.

[@TrueComboKing]

We all make mistakes, no need to beat yourself up over it. As long as you love them and treat them like the family members they are, they’ll love and respect you too. You can’t be perfect, no one is…except for dogs, they’re literally fluffy angels. Just love them and don’t worry about being the perfect owner. Like the other reply stated, a lot of these tips are exaggerated. If you use common sense, you’ll be fine and they’ll be fine too. Think of it this way - how long has man and dog been friends? How long has man tamed dogs and welcomed them into their family? The answer is centuries and I guarantee you, the people of the far away past did not have accessibility to tips like this. Common sense is key.

[@TAPWs]

Thanks for the working

[@HomelandertheGOAT]

Slowly lessening my friends dogs life span thank you 😊

[@theherdsmansjourney831]

My dog just died 5 days ago. I love him so much. We had lots of time together in almost 1 year of his life. He died by eating dead rats or rat bait because Im the one who put the poison. I cried a lot. Im still crying evertime I get home from work. I blame myself. I realised my mistakes because of this video

[@tryarunm]

I live in Hyderabad, India, and have had two dogs, Gypsy, a mongrel whom we rescued as a puppy and Simba, a Dalmation we got as a puppy from a relative's kennel. Both hated riding in the car. They'd howl and whimper no matter where we placed them or even if we hugged them. But they loved riding in auto rickshaws (please Google that term if you are not sure what I mean), so I made all their later vet visits in them. They never wore collars at home but only for their twice-daily walks. We fed them a broth of meat, bones (chopped into two-inch lengths) lentils and, weekly, vegetables. They lapped it all up and always enjoyed good health. Both died in their sleep.

[@katrhiknaidu2210]

What were their ages when they passed ?? ..

[@pamwawrzyniec3920]

Thank you for the information

[@antoinnetteschaefer7250]

I love my little 2year old dog and I want her to have fun❤

[@lindsaycaress450]

A great video thanks so much x

[@tylerjakes3136]

Hello i hepo you and your family are having a wonderful day..

[@candaceproud]

When I have to discipline my dog I use sounds like clapping my hands and Moxie knows when she hears that she's in trouble. Thank you for your helpful tips I learned something new about dog bones, I always thought cooking bones is good to know raw is better

[@tylerjakes3136]

Hello i hepo you and your family are having a wonderful day..

[@StuiverkeJak]

Thanks! Good advice!

[@xxgacha_katiexx2663]

My dog Peanut has a harness because collar dont fit him and thx for the information i have 5 tiny dogs to take care of every day and it important to make them feel good!👍

[@anneselby2293]

Or, alternatively, don't get a dog. Unless you are prepared to do the hard work that comes with having a dog, you also have to give them boundaries, routines and teach them how to understand the common commands. You have to potty train them, walk them, ensure they get the right feeding and that you're not feeding other than their regular food. Don't let them greed from the table.

[@anneselby2293]

@@serenitysmith352 oh absolutely!

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

I've had dogs throughout my life. I don't think that I'm prepared yet! A recent lesson to me has been that you have to accept a dog for its foibles. I have had the company of some incredibly well tempered and disciplined dogs that have required all but no direction and discipline. They just "knew" the rules. I am currently hosting a middle aged Dalmatian. He has the most beautiful nature of any dog that I've ever owned. I've also seen more brains on a butcher's apron than this dog possesses. Understanding and appreciating a dog for both its strengths and weakness's cannot be overstated.

[@zoey1811954]

@@serenitysmith352 So true!

[@VaniaAjah]

@@serenitysmith352 So true! Besides, humans are far more hard to teach than any animals because they have their own perception and their own mind (you can't limited any humans when it comes to society and all informations that they've got) - which made them so unpredictable.

[@vanitamvelayudhan5638]

So smart had dalmation mix who so clever could open grill door with front paw Miss her🐕

[@shortbat9325]

I love how sighthounds are constantly left out of lists like this. Since they did not feel (or even know) that this is important, if you are planning on getting a sighthound (greyhound, afghan, whippet, etc.) PLEASE PLEASE get them a Martingale collar. Martingales are made for sighthounds so that they won't slip out of their collar.

[@rachaelfilby9486]

We have a dachshund cross who has a very small think head in comparison to her neck. Do you think a martingale collar would be okay for her? She is chunky and sore of looks like a long staff in the body

[@shortbat9325]

@@rachaelfilby9486 I would definitely look into it. Though most of the people I know that have dachshunds end up using harnesses for their pups.

[@amyarobinson]

Our whippets don’t wear collars- they roughhouse all the time and once when they were puppies a tooth got snagged in the collar and one almost choked the other one so my mom has just never put one back on them since. (They are microchipped tho)

[@trae4529]

Maybe because most people don’t know what a sight hound is? What characterizes a dog as a sighthound?

[@shortbat9325]

@@trae4529 good question! So a sighthound is a general term for breeds that historically hunted via sight and sound. Some sighthound breeds are greyhound, whippet, borzoi, etc. In general, they are pretty lanky and FAST. Think dogs that can keep up with rabbits, foxes, other fast prey. In this case, sighthounds in particular need special collars because their heads are small in relation to their necks. My greyhound Hina for example, has a neck that ranges in size, 11 inches just behind her ears to 16 inches where most people would put a collar on a dog. A martingale collar is a fluid sizing that adjusts easily rather than being a static size. Most other breeds don't run into this issue.

[@86oldbehave]

The cleaning products especially those for mopping floors was something I hadn’t thought about so thank you for including that information

[@krystynaspider5147]

Thank you for this video this video was so good that my dog won't be hurt anymore And it won't die from you Thank you

[@Seasonofthesicc]

My parents yell at my dog. I just pet him

[@Random_Human321]

Mine r the opposite, they r too emotional just like the dum people who make such videos not even realising that SOMETIMES, scolding or punishing IS necessary. This dum person who made the video also doesn't realise that scolding them right after they do something wrong IS important and stops them. Even sometimes hitting them with a certain specified force too. It WORKS. I have experience with ky cousins dog. Coz HOW else r u supposed to stop them or make them realise their mistakes. Notice how stupid people like these who make such videos will Never PROPERLY explain to u how to control or stop them from something or make them UNDERSTAND that what they did is wrong. Like Scolding IS NECESSARY sometimes, it WORKS. Yall r just emotional dumbums who r too oversensitive to understand this. I do it to my dog too. These oversensitive people just understand. Strictness IS important at certain times. So Y'all have NO reason to disagree with me UNLESS u provide some actual academic proofs or backings. It works in my experience and that's all I need. So if yall r gonna tell me emotions nonsense like animal abuse then just shut the **** up. I KNOW BETTER!! Frickin everything is "abuse" to u ldiots. Either give me an actual working alternative or shut up. I don't care about your feelings or emotions. Strictness IS important period.

[@Random_Human321]

Well they r RIGHT and U r WRONG! SOMETIMES yelling and even punishments r IMPORTANT. These dum video makers just don't understand. At certain occasions I yell at my dog too when it's too hyper or when I don't want it to enter into certain areas. It works so what else do we want. Y'all r just emotional and oversensitive u don't understand yelling and sometimes even hitting with a certain force is NECESSARY. Dogs aren't as delicate as humans they r resilient. HOW the hell else r u supposed to stop them from entering certain places or whatever else huh. Also if they r oh so intelligent creatures do u really think they Won't understand their owner yelling at them or hitting them right after they did someone wrong? U just gotta be quick tho like right after they do someone wrong. I'm telling u from personal experience it WORKS. Don't listen to such oversensitive people/videos that tell u NOT to punish or yell. It 100% works so long as you're doing it right. With my dog and even my cousin's dog it works, we have tried and tested experience so don't let your stupid emotions tell u otherwise. So long as ur doing it right and at right timing, yelling and hitting your dog IS important PERIOD!

[@alfreddasayien190]

@@Random_Human321this is like my first week with a wolf dog never had a beautiful dog like this before and it’s so much work but man her claws hurt so much made me bleed so I gotta yell sometimes lmao

[@LegendzYTOfficial]

​@@Random_Human321Unknown person,sometimes my GRANDPA KICKS THE HELL OF AN UNKOWN DOG JUST WALKING DOWN THE STREET

[@Random_Human321]

@@LegendzYTOfficial That's different obviously, y would he do that idk. I have a hard time believing this like y would a person randomly do that for no reason.

[@chanthana7694]

I'm a first timer having dog and I'm always scared to give my dog a bone. I don't know what his background was when I pick him up from the shelter but he's always hungry (even though he's on a chunky size when I got him) and he doesn't chew he would just gobble everything I give him like he'snever been fed! Other than that, he's a good boy.

[@AleahMcGehee]

Try a slow feeder! I have a gobbler too and it makes her work a little for her food. Eating too fast can be dangerous, especially for larger breeds who are most prone to bloat.

[@chanthana7694]

@@AleahMcGehee that's sound like a great idea, thank you! I'm surprised that the Vet never brought this up when I expressed my concern. They only suggested diet food which I've been feeding him but no change even after 2 years.

[@manasisurve1439]

Start feeding him a little by little then later he might start eating slow

[@bklynsteph66]

Deworm him, the flea non prescription tapeworm type from Bayer. Order on Chewy or Amazon. Even if there is no result in a vet test, sometimes it's probably that. Even if you're not aware of a previous flea history. Tapeworms will cause this and other issues long term.

[@jojofreelancer1210]

They have different types containers that like make your dog like move stuff to get their meal. Ppl always put bones outside thinking they are helping but I dont let my dog eat them, but like the video said give him a bigger bone. I dont give raw hide or any bone I've cooked

[@XOZSKU]

thx u sm for this, i wish that someone in my fam would watch this where i’ve been trying to tell them the Do’s & Don’t’s with the dogs that we have, they know some dog facts but sometimes they ignore my doggo facts to them where they can learn and get more knowledge about our pets.. /: especially that the shock collar scared my puppy where they ran to me since my pup was running away from my family member cuz they were using a shock collar on the dog where the dog didn’t listen to my family member and stuff.. ;-; i’m happy that i watched this video where i can learn how to protect and learn about my puppy doggo.. c:

[@aarushigupta7399]

Thank you

[@malikaijade2843]

Unfortunately I can say I've done a lot wrong. But I am taking the steps to correct it all. My relationship with my dog has been rocky in the past; but I'm doing what I can to create a better living situation for her.

[@millhgranger8198]

I like how people are acting on how they need to change their behaviour towards their dog. It's awesome!!

[@TigerPinko]

Note: There ARE differences between cooked bones say from that KFC chicken you got for dinner and the smoked bones you can get at the pet store. Raw b ones are also softer and less brittle than cooked bones. That being said, always monitor your dog with any kind of hard chew because the risk of breaking a tooth is always there. Consider softer natural chews like Mootubes, bully sticks, or pigs ears. Lastly, these are still treats so if you give them a lot of natural chews make sure they aren't over-eating and still getting proper nutrition.

[@chrissieli8793]

Obviously the author didn't hear of " raw fed " when saying bones are dangrous.

[@sarushkaa399]

amen. 😌

[@trae4529]

We used to give our husky half of a raw chicken on occasion. Raw bones are not splintery. After all, dogs did (and some still do) , catch and eat wild critters - raw.

[@annebruecks7381]

Mootubes 😂I love that name I have to look them up!

[@philipmilsom9544]

Raw feeding is the best done it for over a decade and my current 4 month old puppy crunches through chicken bones on a daily basis and has even started eating pigs trotters. Large weight bearing bones can be dangerous but small raw bones are perfect

[@darialo8740]

Great video!! Thank you.

[@oritelevy]

I do all these things right and my dogs are currently barking. I live on a ranch so I don’t really have to take them on walks but my roommate does anyway because it’s fun for them and her.

[@jonathanabgrall6075]

There's a lot more nuance to raising a dog than what's said in this video. Examples being that reward based training alone suffice to train a dog. Def not the case with smarter or more independent dog breeds or dogs that aren't food driven. While i agree outright yelling is pointless giving your dog cues through your voice tone work. Speak to him in a higher pitched voice when you're happy with him or praising him while taking a deeper tone to command or scold him. Same with hitting a dog, you never want to be outright violent with one ofc but giving him physical cues through things like leash pressure works when he oversteps the boundaries you're trying to establish. And believe it or not a well behaved dog is much happier than one who's always left to go wild as they understand their surroundings, meaning they aren't nearly as stressed. Honestly i could nitpick almost every points that aren't basic healthcare advices like that. My point is that one-size fits all solutions aren't enough to properly raise a dog.

[@laurieroth2094]

i agree ....every dog is different ....so not every thing works with every dog the same .....

[@LechLecha893]

Leash pressure is dangerous to the dog if their human has no training. Bad leash pressure happens all the time. A static collar, a dog pulling, their human pulling back. Way too much pressure on the trachea. Prong collars for smaller shorthairs and choke chains for very furry/very strong dogs with static leads, never a flexi, work best and do not harm the dog. However do not use without understanding what you are doing! Take a class! Learn from a trainer! The amount of pressure is slight, and always followed by good boy/girl and a pet your dog. Make it a big deal- get a tail wag! NEVER make your dog cringe!!! Do you like being scared out of your wits,?? Neither does your dog! I get down in my heals and praise/pet the hell out of my dogs when they are training. The words & pet do the job later on. &…..NEVER HIT OR PHYSICALLY PUNISH A PUP OR FULL-GROWN!!!!! Pees in the wrong place, ate half a pillow, clean up while ignoring you dog. For maybe 5-10 min past the cleanup. Then let your dog come to you, or if too scared like a pup, go to them. It’s over. Class is done.

[@LechLecha893]

This is a simplification- a reduction of material. It’s easy to understand and employ. Nuanced? No. Usable in many cases? Yes.

[@jonathanabgrall6075]

@@LechLecha893 Absolutely agree with everything you said :)

[@Nova3261]

@@LechLecha893 "Do you like being scared out of your wits,??" isn't that why we watch horror movies, go on rollercoasters and other amusement park rides, go to haunted places an other such activities? my dog bounces all over the place being playful when i jump out at him from around a corner, or when i throw his ball an hide under a blanket just to give him a jumpscare when i make a loud noise lifting the blanket, you just proved the original posters point that not everything said in that vid works for every dog

[@_..t3ardr0p.._73]

"Always do your research before you get a dog so you know how to best take care of them" Me and my family who don't know what kind of dog our dog is: 👁👄👁

[@chenrhrh]

There are dog DNA tests ;)

[@Freebird-uo4jb]

I’m sure you can figure it out!! Lol. Just cross reference him/her with internet photographs.

[@_..t3ardr0p.._73]

@@Freebird-uo4jb Okay

[@_..t3ardr0p.._73]

@@chenrhrh Oh really??

[@lunettasuziejewel2080]

"Always do your research on the breed before you get a dog" My family, having gotten two dogs from shelters, one from off the streets, and one as a way-too-young-to-be-adopted puppy bc otherwise the original owner would have drowned her: .........but there's definitely something to be said for "learn as you go"

[@barrymantz6026]

Yelling at your dog like in the video is not good, ... but sometimes in dangerous situations raising and lowering your voice is a good thing. My dog almost freezes when I raise and lower my voice. After the danger is gone I just reward her for doing the right thing. My dog was raised without a leash and we only use it now and then when we walk close to a road. But raising and lowering your voice can be a good thing to alert your dog.

[@HtmRDR110]

thanks for the tips👍👍

[@brucemartini2288]

I feel for animals whose owners🚬. 😔 The animal's sence of smell greatly stronger than humans.

[@LDT751]

God bless everyone and have a nice day and Jesus Christ loves you all and I do too bye.

[@leekirk5691]

thanks for the advice of the vid

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

Whew thankfully we don't really do any of these. Probably except not stimulating her enough. She's a ball of energy