The dog handler appreciated the impact of strictness on the pet's feelings

Vladimir Golubev, President of the Russian Cynological Federation, told how not to make typical mistakes when training a dog.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Friday, September 5, Golubev explained that being strict and dominating a dog is an outdated and harmful approach. The relationship with a pet is not based on the principle of "leader and subordinate", but rather as "parent and child".

Aggression and violence undermine the dog's trust and cause stress. Strict intonation or ignoring is enough to stop unwanted behavior, for example, to stop playing if a pet bites.

It is important to act consistently: show your dissatisfaction immediately and praise for correcting it. Shouting and punishments "retroactively" do not work. Golubev stressed that a gentle but systematic approach is more effective than any methods of "force".

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On September 3, Golubev told how to properly help a pet who choked. According to him, if the dog is suffocating, it is necessary to take it by its hind legs, lift it into the so-called wheelbarrow pose and try to shake it slightly towards the floor, writes RT. If this does not help, you need to grab the pet by the stomach under the ribs and make a few sharp, strong pressures. 360.ru .

At the end of August, ninologist Vladimir Urazhevsky told NSN that the animal's health problems could arise due to improper feeding, maintenance, or due to the genetic characteristics of a particular breed.

On August 22, Golubev explained why a dog can howl to music. The specialist noted that a pet can demonstrate vocal abilities from boredom, loneliness or even pain, but not always.

Also in August, in an interview with the Moscow city news agency, he warned that a dog during puberty could become aggressive and react worse to commands due to a hormonal surge. According to him, the number of walks with a dog should be increased, but the pet should be kept on a leash and always control the situation when meeting other animals.

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