If you’re lucky to be a dog owner or planning to become one, you most probably have some questions regarding your pet’s health or training. There are many myths about dog behavior you need to ignore if you want to have a good relationship with your best friend. Here are some of them.
When your dog has a potty accident, you have to rub its nose in it
Most puppies see no association whatsoever between her having had a potty accident and you rubbing her nose in it. By doing this, you’ll most likely make your puppy feel afraid and it’ll start urinating in hidden places. What you should do, is encourage your pet to give you clear pre-potty signs such as heading towards the door or sniffing around.
An old dog can’t learn new tricks
Older dogs without housetraining experience can learn new tricks just as well as puppies. Not only that – your senior dog will thrive and benefit from training a lot.
It’s better to adopt a puppy than a senior dog
Puppies are adorable, but there’s an endless list of reasons why a senior dog from a shelter can be an ideal pet for you. First of all, he will be forever grateful for your love and care.
You shouldn’t break up a dog fight
This is actually partly false. You should never break up a dog fight, because some of the worst dog bites happen when owners try to separate fighting dogs. On the other hand, there are successful ways to break up the scuffle by using water, a really loud noise, or distract a dog with treats.
