
18/02/2025
🇬🇧I need to use more English now—maybe one day I’ll have customers from other countries here! So I decided to start writing in English. Hope you don’t mind! 🙈
Soo! Today, I really want to talk about something that’s been on my mind for the past few days… Where is the line, the boundary, between doing something for our dog and pushing them to do something they don’t want to do? Sometimes, we don’t even notice when our dog is telling us that something is uncomfortable. They can’t talk, obviously 🙄, so they use body language to communicate with us.
We know a lot about dog body language now, but what if we have to do something (for their own good)? Where is the boundary?
Here’s how I see it: If your dog tries to communicate gently—using their eyes, licking their nose, turning their head, or showing other calming signals—and you keep ignoring them, they learn that it’s not worth trying. Next time, they won’t be so polite and calm.
So please 🙏 if you see your dog licking their nose, showing “whale eye,” or turning their head—pause for a moment and give them some space, then go back to the activity you were doing. I know you might need to do something very important, but patience is key. Take breaks. Respond to their signals. This gives the dog proficiency. It’s such a small thing, but it makes a huge difference. Trust me ❤️
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