To understand the characteristics and behavior of dogs(1)
- Dogs have a distinct sense of hierarchy;
Dogs' sense of hierarchy is inseparable from their evolutionary history. The ancestor of the dog, the Wolf, like other group animals, created a master-slave relationship in the group through the survival of the fittest.
- Dogs have a habit of hiding food
Dogs have retained some characteristics of their ancestors since they were domesticated, such as the habit of burying bones and food. Once a dog finds food, it hides in a corner and enjoys it alone, or it buries the food.
- Female dogs have special protective behavior
The mother dog is particularly vicious after giving birth, and will not leave the puppy except for eating and defecating, and will not allow people or other animals to approach the puppy to prevent the puppy from being harmed. If someone approaches, they will stare angrily and even attack. The mother dog likes to spit out food to the puppies so that the puppies can get food before they can't eat on their own.
- Dogs have a bad habit of attacking people or dogs
Dogs often regard their regular range of activities as their own territory, in order to protect their territory, food or owner's belongings, do not allow strangers and other animals to enter. If other people or animals enter, they are often attacked. Therefore, precautions should be taken in the process of keeping dogs to ensure the safety of personnel.
- Dogs love to be rubbed on the head and neck
When people pat, touch, brush the head and neck of the dog, the dog will have a sense of intimacy, but do not touch the buttocks, tail, once touched these parts, often cause disgust, and sometimes will be attacked. Therefore, this characteristic of the dog can be used in the breeding process to maintain a friendly and harmonious relationship with the dog, so that the dog can obey the management.
Post time: Nov-01-2023