9 Biggest Mistakes That Every Dog Owner Make

Thinking your dog will grow out of a bad behavio

If your puppy learnt that counter surfing gets him tasty rewards, he will keep doing it until you instruct him not to.

Waiting to start training

Because they assume puppies can't learn, many owners wait until their dog is a bad teen to train them. 

Punishing them for house-breaking accidents

Dogs don't understand that discipline means they should potty elsewhere. It can also produce emotional issues with your dog that you must fix later.

Assuming every dog is friendly

Some dogs are social and prefer to welcome everyone, but not all. It might be your dog or another reactive dog. 

Not having set rules

If you continually shifting his boundaries, such as allowing him on the couch one week and not the next, your dog will be confused and may quit trying to obey if he always gets things wrong.

Not having enough vet visits

According to Banfield Pet Hospital, 37% of our dogs are overweight, and diabetes, arthritis, thyroid, kidney, and flea infestations are rising.

Neglecting to puppy proof

A puppy or rescue should be brought home to a prepared house, just like a baby. Many people are careless, resulting in poisonings, ingested objects, and damaged property.

Giving dogs human medications without a vet s approval

Many of these are inadvertent, but human medication is toxic for dogs and should only be given by a vet.

Encouraging bad behavior in your puppy

The puppy grows up and loses its cuteness. You must now retrain extensively.