The seemingly innocuous daily habits of pet owners may be natural for humans, but for dogs, they may cause a lot of stress.
Do you brush your teeth first and then change clothes when you get up in the morning? Do you habitually stay up late to watch TV shows during holidays? These seemingly innocuous daily habits may be natural for humans, but for dogs, they can cause a lot of stress. Because dogs and humans perceive things differently, some behaviors that we regard as normal may have a negative impact on the physical and mental health of dogs. Let's take a look at 5 daily human habits that may be troubling your dog.
1. Regular routine before going out
After getting up in the morning, many of us will follow fixed steps to prepare for washing. For example, some people are used to changing clothes first, then brushing teeth and putting on makeup, etc. In fact, smart dogs have secretly observed and memorized these patterns. Once they find that their owners start to engage in these activities, they will predict that the owners are about to go out, and at this time the dogs will start to become anxious. In order to reduce your dog's stress, it is recommended to occasionally break these fixed patterns so that your dog will not feel stressed in advance.
2. Rigid life routine
Many people believe that a regular daily routine is good for physical and mental health, so when raising dogs, they should also develop the habit of feeding and walking on time. However, an overly rigid schedule can easily cause dogs to feel a lot of stress. Once a dog gets used to eating and exercising at a fixed time, if the owner is a little late one day, the dog will start to feel anxious, and even worry about being punished for doing something wrong, and then feel uneasy and start barking. In order to reduce this situation, it is recommended that owners remain flexible and not follow the schedule too strictly.
3. Too long "wait" command
Many owners will train their dogs to be patient by asking them to sit and wait before eating. However, if you wait too long, it will put your dog under unnecessary stress and may even develop a bad habit of gobbling up food. Therefore, it is recommended to control the "wait" command time to about 3 seconds, so as to achieve the training effect without putting too much pressure on the dog.
4. Stay up late and keep the lights brightly lit
Many people have the habit of staying up late, often watching TV and scrolling on their mobile phones with the lights on in the middle of the night. However, bright lights at night may prevent dogs from falling asleep at normal times, disrupt their biological clocks, and may even cause emotional instability or health problems, and may affect their brain function in the long term. Therefore, for the health of dogs, it is recommended that owners avoid staying up late.
5. Watch dramas at high volume
Modern people often relax by watching TV dramas and listening to music, but excessively loud music or TV sounds may bother dogs. Dogs' hearing is much sharper than that of humans, and even what we consider to be moderate sound levels can be very loud noises to them. Therefore, in order to allow dogs to rest peacefully, it is recommended that owners consider using headphones to listen to music, or turn down the volume to create a quieter living environment.
As dog owners, we should pay more attention to our lifestyle and make corresponding adjustments to make our dogs live a more comfortable and healthy life.