Dogs Will Be Dogs

Dogs will instinctively try to protect or warn you when there is danger. Some dogs are fearless, and will ferociously defend their owners by sacrificing their own lives. Dogs are also multi-faceted action heroes. Some dogs are trained to safely guide the blind from place to place, to secure perimeters as guard dogs, and to control large numbers of animals, such as cows and sheep. In cold, remote areas, dogs are trained to haul sleds, often the only means of transportation.

Dogs also do magnificent jobs in law enforcement. They are trained to detect cocaine, marijuana, and other illegal drugs. In forensics, they sniff out bombs, any presence of blood, dead bodies, and they follow scents leading to the apprehension of many suspicious characters. In the field of medicine, dogs can even be used to detect cancer.

The list of a dog’s accomplishments seems never-ending. It is extraordinary how proficient dogs can be and how able they are in so many different ways.

Each and every contribution that dogs have made to help mankind is remarkable, and I could go on and on. However, a dog’s role as a pet is undoubtedly the greatest of all contributions, and will remain unsurpassed. The lives of many dog owners would be incomplete without their dogs. Dog-gone it.

Dogs are loved. They are indeed man’s best friend.

While we celebrate our devotion and love for our pets, there is an issue we should contemplate. Here it is. All dogs have an instinctive behavior that should remain as is. This is just my opinion. We should not modify a dog’s natural instinct to bark, or growl, or whine. Let the dogs bark. This is how our pets communicate. Let’s all join in and proclaim “Pet Power is in the House.”

However, dog training and dog grooming is just as important, and should be a priority.

Successful dog training is very satisfying. It generates a strong sense of accomplishment that is shared between owner and pet. It is not difficult, and the process is very straightforward. A little extra patience is required, and selecting the most suitable training method for a specific dog is a major step toward successfully accomplishing the task. Several methods can be used to train a dog. The most popular is the “Treat Reward System,” followed by the “Praise Reward System,” and a few others. They all consist of simple instructions that are quite easy to follow.

In addition, the importance of grooming your pet should not be overlooked. All pets should be groomed on a regular basis, and pets with long hair require more frequent attention. Regular grooming not only keeps you and your pet happy as he/she shows off a well-maintained coat, but it also helps to detect health issues that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Daily grooming is ideal for pets to protect their coats from being damaged. Long, ungroomed hair is unattractive, unhealthly, and unsafe. If your dog’s hair is not regularly combed and/or brushed, it could quite easily become entangled with objects that your pet might come into contact with, and could result in serious injury. Regular grooming also creates a bond with your pet and helps to reinforce obedience.

Finally, if your dog barks, growls, or whines for reasons that are beyond human comprehension, it’s okay. It’s alright.

Always remember that dogs will be dogs.

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I am a 67-year old naturalized citizen from Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies, an entrepreneur, a dog’s pal, and the owner of Petmust.com.

Author: Orell Senior
Article source: EzineArticles.com

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