16 Pet Behavior Problems and their Solution
Problem: You visit a friend and his cat, and his cat turns your laps to a couch, or your friend brought her dog to a get-together, and the dog can’t have enough of you.
Solution: First, you will expect your friend to take care of the problem, but if he fails to control his pet, you should call their attention to it in a polite manner, says veterinarian Betsy Brevitz who authored the Hound Health Handbook. You may say you don’t like cat hair or you don’t want it to soil your outfit. A pet owner should take note of these sort of things and ask people if they don’t mind their animal jumping into the lap of their guest. However, if the person doesn’t realize the awkwardness of the situation, it’s better to call their attention to it in a way that won’t hurt their feelings.
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If a dog is approaching you aggressively, try not to raise your voice and don’t ever try to run away, says Lash. If you are holding something such as food that could attract the dog, try to distract him by throwing it in a different position from the dog and where you are standing. Then walk away slowly.
Problem: Your visitors are always requesting that you put your pet outside.
Solution: If you are so familiar with your guests, let them know beforehand that you own pets. According to Angeli, it is normal for an allergic person to ask that you put your dog somewhere else. But it’s not advisable to leave your pet unattended by himself. Instead, you should prepare a room for the dog with the dog's toys, water, and let the radio or TV be on to keep the animal settled. Angeli adds that this action becomes more important if you are hosting a party as all the commotion can stress out your dog.
Problem: The kid next door is pulling your pet's tail and kicking the
Problem: You visit a friend and his cat, and his cat turns your laps to a couch, or your friend brought her dog to a get-together, and the dog can’t have enough of you.
Solution: First, you will expect your friend to take care of the problem, but if he fails to control his pet, you should call their attention to it in a polite manner, says veterinarian Betsy Brevitz who authored the Hound Health Handbook. You may say you don’t like cat hair or you don’t want it to soil your outfit. A pet owner should take note of these sort of things and ask people if they don’t mind their animal jumping into the lap of their guest. However, if the person doesn’t realize the awkwardness of the situation, it’s better to call their attention to it in a way that won’t hurt their feelings.
Problem: Whenever you are walking …show more content…
If a dog is approaching you aggressively, try not to raise your voice and don’t ever try to run away, says Lash. If you are holding something such as food that could attract the dog, try to distract him by throwing it in a different position from the dog and where you are standing. Then walk away slowly.
Problem: Your visitors are always requesting that you put your pet outside.
Solution: If you are so familiar with your guests, let them know beforehand that you own pets. According to Angeli, it is normal for an allergic person to ask that you put your dog somewhere else. But it’s not advisable to leave your pet unattended by himself. Instead, you should prepare a room for the dog with the dog's toys, water, and let the radio or TV be on to keep the animal settled. Angeli adds that this action becomes more important if you are hosting a party as all the commotion can stress out your dog.
Problem: The kid next door is pulling your pet's tail and kicking the