As dog owners, we all know the importance of taking your dog out for a walk. Walking not only allows dogs to move their bodies, but also allows them to experience new things in the outside world and satisfy their curiosity. However, you know what? If we are perfunctory about walking our dog, or just see it as a daily routine, it can lead to unexpected risks and troubles for the dog.
1. Lack of socialization: the shackles of dogs
"Socialization" is an important part of the dog's growth process. In this process, dogs learn how to adapt and integrate into society through interaction with the outside world and other creatures. And walking, as an important way of dog socialization, is often overlooked.
When a dog encounters another dog or person while walking, they will react in various ways, such as barking, threatening, etc. These are dogs trying to understand and respond to external stimuli. If we don't give enough attention and guidance, the dog may feel uneasy and even fearful because of these stimuli. In the long run, your dog's socialization process may be hindered, causing them to behave too nervously or aggressively in the face of the outside world.
In addition, the noise and vibration of modern vehicles such as cars and motorcycles are also common sources of stimuli for dogs. If we don't let our dogs get used to these stimuli through walking, they may not be able to walk properly due to excessive fear, or even have unexpected situations such as running away.
2. Dissatisfaction: The dog's "spiritual hunger".
We all know that dogs naturally love to explore and interact. When these instinctual needs of theirs are met, they behave very happily and satisfactorily. However, if we only give our dogs the "right" time and opportunity to walk, they may feel dissatisfied because they can't meet their instinctive needs.
Dogs will satisfy their curiosity and desire to explore by sniffing the ground and interacting with other dogs or people during walks. These behaviors not only help dogs gather information and analyze their environment, but they also help them release stress. When we deprive dogs of these opportunities, they may become anxious, restless, and even destructive because they can't meet their instinctive needs.
In addition, disgruntled dogs may also suffer from separation anxiety due to prolonged time alone. They may be overly dependent on their owners and will not be able to tolerate spending time alone at home, with behavioural problems such as excessive barking and destruction of furniture.
3. Escape, Getting Lost and Traffic Accidents: The Cost of Improper Dog Walking
Maybe you think that as long as you put a leash on your dog, you can sit back and relax and take them out for a walk. However, this is not the case. Even dogs with leashes can have accidents such as running away, getting lost, or even traffic accidents for various reasons.
Some dogs, because of their curiosity or insensitivity to their owners' calls, may break free from the leash and run away when the owner is not looking. And once the dog runs away or gets lost, not only the owner will face the dilemma of searching, but the dog may also face the danger of life because it cannot find its way home.
In addition, traffic accidents are also one of the common consequences of improper dog walking. Some owners may let their dogs walk on the road due to negligence, or do not wear safety equipment such as reflective vests for their dogs, resulting in dogs being hit by vehicles at night or even killed in poor lighting.
Summary
Through the above analysis, we can see that the three hidden dangers and unexpected troubles hidden behind the "proper dog walking" cannot be ignored. As dog owners, we have the responsibility and obligation to provide them with a safe and healthy environment for them to grow up. Therefore, when taking your dog out for a walk, we should give enough attention and guidance to ensure that they can fully meet their instinctive needs and adapt to the external environment. At the same time, we must always pay attention to the safety of dogs to avoid irreparable damage to them due to negligence.
Finally, I would like to say that walking a dog is not only a daily activity, but also a kind of caring and responsible for the dog. Let's accompany every dog with our hearts, so that they can grow up healthy and happy under our care!
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