Myths about dogs can be heard everywhere – on walks from other owners of pets, from friends, and probably the most you can read them on the internet. It is worth knowing which of them are real and which myths are just myths. Here are 10 myths about dogs! Smart Dog Lover is the great website to learn more about pets.
- German Shepherds can only be trained in German because they do not understand other languages.
This is of course not true, although sometimes you can hear such absurd theories. Each dog can be raised in any language, regardless of where its four-legged ancestors come from.
- Your dog does everything to dominate you.
The dog instinctively does everything to meet his needs. He strives for the desired goals – such as food, entertainment, etc. He needs a leader who will guide him or you. If you do not get up to the task, your pet will become like a child that no one brings up. But don’t worry. You can find valuable tips on dog training at Dog Central.
- Dogs can eat anything.
Perhaps you are the guardian of a dog who can eat anything, but that does not mean he should. Some products for us, people, are edible, while for dogs – absolutely not! These include, among others: garlic, onion, macadamia nuts, grapes, chocolate, alcohol.
- A dog is just a dog.
Every dog owner will confirm that his dog is a friend for him, a companion of everyday life, a friend to play and a comforter in sad days. The dog is just a dog. They will be by your side when you need, and dogs can be playful and show affection in a weird (but in a good way) behaviour.
- Dog saliva has healing properties.
Yes, dog saliva has such properties, but only for a dog, so if our animal gets hurt and licks the wound, it removes impurities from its surface. But to clean the injured place with a dog’s tongue can hurt us, people.
- Dogs do not feel pain.
Dogs are living beings who feel pain as much as cats, guinea pigs, and elephants. Indeed, instinct often tells them to hide something that hurts them, but the fact that the dog does not show pain does not mean that he does not suffer.
- Frequent baths can cause dandruff in dogs.
Indeed, it is so – when we bathe a dog too often, its skin may be covered with white flakes. Of course, it’s not that you cannot rinse a dog with mud – the water itself will not hurt him. But using a dog shampoo is worth considering.
- A cold, wet nose is a sign of health in a dog.
The temperature and humidity of the dog’s nose do not indicate whether the animal is healthy. Please note that after waking dogs always have dry, warm noses, which does not mean that something is wrong – it is completely normal.
- Dogs do not see colour.
Once it was even thought that dogs see the world in black and white. Today we already know that they see colours, but in pastel shades, not as sharp as we see them.
- An older dog cannot learn anything anymore.
This myth has been for many years among the dogs. However, there is not much to do with the truth – each dog can be learned! Learning a senior can take a bit more time and requires a lot of patience, but that does not mean that it is not worth trying.
Whatever reason you have to have a new pet, it’s always fundamental to prepare yourself and your home for receiving this new member of the family.
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