A wrong advice from a well meaning,
but misguided, friend; a story people passed on without checking its
credibility. Believing anything and everything claimed over the internet - all
these lead to misconceptions and myths.
The same is true with dogs. When you bring home your canine friend,
you may be unsure of how to go about their care, which may lead you to believe
some of those ill-founded myths.
To help you out, we debunk the top 10 dog myths:
You Don’t Have to Bother About Your Dog’s Oral Hygiene
Some people believe that a dog’s mouth does not need any
attention – that nature has a way of taking care of that. The truth, however,
is far from that. While your dog’s germs might be harmless, they are barely hygienic.
You may have seen your dog lick all kinds of things on the ground. It’s
recommended to have their teeth brush frequently. You will also come across
some great treats that are formulated to keep your dog’s dental hygiene in
check.
Old Dogs Are Too Senile To Learn New Things
People believe that as the dogs grow older; their ability to
learn new things lessens. That is not true. Teaching them new tricks might be
tricky. But it’s not impossible. In fact, a new trick might be good for them,
as long as it is not physically challenging.
Tail Wagging Is A Good Sign
It’s a common believe that when dogs wag their tails, it
means they are excited and happy. That is not always the case. Sometimes, dogs
wag their tails when they are anxious about something. Many times, it is also
an indication of fear. So try to understand more about your dog’s body
language.
The Best Place For Leftovers Is Dog’s Dish
Any leftover goes to your dog and they seem to be enjoying
it; however, dogs don’t know what is good for them. You, however, do. Cooked
food can cause several pancreatic and gastrointestinal problems in your dog. Better
stick to dog food.
Large Dogs Are Dangerous
Another myth, large means dangerous. A red toy poodle can be
aggressive as well if not given proper socialization and training. Big dogs are
almost like a big teddy bear; they are friendly and harmless.
Backyard Playing Counts As Exercise
A little shuffle in the backyard does not count as exercise.
Dogs like to be by human’s side most of the times, so the only good physical
exercise involves you going outside with them, giving them a good old walk,
hike, swim or run.
Dogs And Postmen Are Enemies
Dogs are protective by nature and do not like strangers; so
when they see a stranger walking toward their house with a bag of God knows
what, they may get aggressive. The key is to familiarize your dog with the mail
carrier, so that he or she doesn’t attack the poor man.
Cats And Dogs Are Foes
Cats and dogs are not enemies. In fact,
many people own both in their house and they live happily together. The only
thing that might happen occasionally is dogs chasing the cats. But that’s only
because your canine buddy is playful in nature.
Feeding Chocolate To Dog Is Just Fine
Chocolate can seriously harm your dog. It could be toxic. Even
a small amount could kill your pet. So keep chocolates away from them.
Every Time You Enter, You Encounter An Excited Dog
As soon the key turns, your dog comes rushing towards you.
This doesn’t always mean that your dog is happy to see you. In fact, it could
be all the pent up energy, and he just needs to channel it somewhere.
Now that you know what is, and is not true about dogs, you
are all prepared to own one. If you are looking for dogs and puppies foradoption, visit www.aprilspoodlesanddoodles.com
to get the cutest fur ball in your house.
