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My vet once told me dogs love us completely, purely, and unconditionally. They are only with us a short time, so they don't have long to teach us what love really is, so they love us hard and completely. And ask for little in return even though they teach us the greatest things in life- patience, forgiveness, understanding, empathy, and love. We really don't deserve dogs

Dogs don't care how much you know, They only know how much you care.

When I got my very first dog, Kilo, when I was 54, I remembered my sister's pug and Boston who would both dive under the couch at the hint of thunder or fireworks, and I didn't want a skiddish pit bull terrier. So one night at around 11pm, a spring mild storm came in with occasional distant thunder. So I took my buddy outside and we chased the ball in the rain lol. I know the neighbors thought I'd lost my facilities! But that good boy got to where he'd lay in the driveway while  the neighborhood kids lit fireworks, and he wouldn't so much as blink! I lost him last year to a brain tumor. He was the goodest of all the good boys, and I'm still dying a little every day. I miss my friend...😢

9. Bathing too much  4- 6 weeks. Gentle shampoo
8.  Pulling on the leash is like a choke hold  fear. Use a harness instead of a collar.
7.  Waking your dog up suddenly  
Sudden awakening can feel like a shock to their system. Wake them up gently. Trust
6.  Hugging your dog too tightly
When you hug them too tightly, they don't feel love.They feel restricted restrained prisoner. If they tense or turn away, give them respect, give them space
5.  Ignoring their fears what feels like us to a joke?Could be fear and when  we dismiss it?They don't feel they can trust us.
Can cause chronic anxiety. Compassion and patience. Create a safe place for them.Soft music a comfortable corner.
4.  Taken away, food or toys suddenly they see their food and toys as survival.Resources taking it away is like taking a plate of food away from you.It causes stress and anxiety. If you need to take a toy away, give them a treat and then give the toy back. Do not take away their food when they're not finished.It causes stress.Let them eat all their food that causes trust.
3.  Yelling at your dog.  Dogs don't process yelling as we do. It builds fear instead of learning. Dogs that get yelled at cause trembling no.Eye contact we're barking back and growling as a defense mechanism. The bond of trust between you and your dog weakens. Instead of yelling, use a calm voice and reward them. Dogs wear best not through fear, but through clarity.And consistency.
2.  Not recognizing aging signs
Which looks like a small flowdown could actually be Arthritis. Our spinal pain were hidden stiffness. Dogs suffer in silence. Maybe they don't come when you call them.It's not defiance, it's  hearing loss. With no patience, they don't just lose comfort.They lose connection. Studies show that dogs over 8 years old have some kind of joint disease. Others struggle with canine cognitive decline. That form of dementia. And a lot of owners just mistake this for getting old. And instead of treating them softer bedding to cushion aching joints shorter walks
1.  talking in long sentences dogs don't understand long sentences. To them, it's just noise broken into a few familiar sounds Dogs live in the moment when we pile on too many words, their focus breaks. Instead of clarity, they get confusion. Do not speak in paragraphs speak in commands with love. Dogs respond best with single queue for words and calm voice. Keep it short simple and consistent.
Instead of taking food off the table, just say, leave it. Short commands.

9  most common mistakes dog owners make

What this video tells me more than anything is that there are a lot of people who shouldn't have dogs.

Sometimes we forget that dogs have feelings too. A harsh tone, being ignored, or leaving them alone too long can break their little hearts. They may not speak, but they feel everything. Be kind, be patient, and love your dog the way they love you—unconditionally.”

I have a 14 yo Jack Russell Terrier.  I’ve always done just nail trimming, deshedding brushing once a week or more when the coat changes and infrequent bathing.  He never wore neck collar but harness and our walks were partnership and fun, not struggle or control.  I’ve always treated him gently and patiently like I did my kids when they were toddlers.  Unlike my kids, I’ve never suffocated my dog with tight hugs, or controlled his movement.  I’ve never even kept him in a crate because he is super intelligent and well behaved.  He’d come to me for petting and I’d respond, just like kids would run to me to pick them up or hug them I’d respond.  Responding to his anxieties and fears is a must.  Some they outgrow if we patiently desensitize them to it (like a tall broom or a vacuum cleaner), some they don’t outgrow (like a thunder or fire works) and we just have to comfort them through it.  Punishing a dog is a nonsense.  Their memory is super short and they have no idea why are you being mean to them even if they just did something that you dislike.  Dogs respond to positive reinforcement which means praise them when they do something well and give them treats.  Never yell or hit a dog, that’s not only abuse but you teach them to snap back at you (and others) in defense.  Learn about your dog’s aging process as it could be different for different sizes or breads, and treat them accordingly.  Never ignore a dog that shows signs of discomfort.  Their pain threshold is higher than human’s and when they whine it’s absolutely the sign of something big is bothering them that needs your attention and help.  As my dog got older, he became more mellow, more about cuddling and napping than playing, still enjoying walks but shorter ones, and his tummy needed good food for senior dogs and softer treats.  When he went deaf, I used hand signs and clapping because they still feel vibration even when they can’t hear the sounds.  By then you should have really built a family bond with your dog full of trust and love so switching communication method is easy and the dog adopts really well.  The main thing is LOVE your dog and adopt to your dog and you will grow together in a loving way! Thank God for dogs! ❤❤

I’ve had dogs for years, and this video really hit me. What hurts them most isn’t cruelty — it’s the small things we don’t even notice. Ignoring their signals, inconsistent rules, lack of time together… those things slowly break trust. Dogs live through connection. When we understand that, everything about how we treat them changes.

Nothing is better then a loving dog. A best friend all there life. What humans truly do that??? Next to NONE!!!!!

Why don't veterinarians tell us about bathing too frequently?  It seems that if a dog keeps presenting with skin issues the vet should ask about bathing habits.  This breaks my heart because I had a Bichon Frise for 15 years. Every time he started itching I thought he needed a bath, kind of like humans get itchy on their head when they need to wash their hair. He would get sores and would dig at them. We had to treat him with medications.   We had him tested for allergies, cooked his food for him, and even tried acupuncture.  No doctor ever asked us about his bathing habits. I'm heartbroken hearing this for the first time.   We lost him in January of 2023.  We just got a new puppy. I'm so grateful for this channel. Thank you!

Poor dogs/pets.  I was the 4th owner of a dog that would cry at the door of its 3rd owner whenever I left the dog's house.  Finally,  that kind-hearted owner told me to take the dog.  The dog must have had multiple traumas in its early life and I was never able to help him overcome his fear/panic of being on the sofa.  He was also afraid to go on walks.  I had to pull him in a wagon and then let him run back home.   Took about a month for him to willingly walk away from the house and enjoy his walks.   Dogs are sensitive creatures.

Thank you for this video. People often think that feeding and walking a dog is enough, but their hearts are so much more fragile than we realize.

My husky woke me up in the middle of the night with a howl in his sleep, I was proud that he was sleeping so hard.

Thank you. This is very helpful I'm guilty of some and it's never too late to change ways😢 I love my pet so much and wish she could stay forever I can't even begin to imagine life without her😢🙏

I'm laughing so hard! My mom talked to her dogs like that! On & on! I've used the same simple vocabulary "language" with all my animals, my whole life! Even with my most recent pets being a bird & mouse, they both know exactly what I'm saying all the time!  First, my mouse can run free, & follows me to the bathroom & kitchen like a dog. Cuz we made a deal... If he does all his potty on the paper towels I put in 3 corners, he can run free. O &, I have to be able to see him, or at least when I call out to him, he better pop up in10 seconds. Cuz if he worries me, he has to go home! Then, if I say "I have to go bye-bye"... within seconds, my birds taken flight, & the mouse is in my bag! They even pick out what they wanted for dinner. " Who wants noodles?" "Who wants potatoes?" "& we have rice, plain or sweet"? & they choose. My bird gives me a lil kiss or a flutter. & my mouse tugs on me & maybe will stand up. I am begging someone to create those talking buttons for tiny pets!

Such an eye-opening reminder! 🐾❤ Sometimes the little things we overlook can affect our dogs more than we realize. Understanding their emotions is just as important as loving them.

Luckily i have vets, trainers and breeders in the family so my cousins and myself were trained to avoid making these mistakes. In the case of my last dog she loved tug of war and when she got older she would bring it to me and lay next to me with it in her mouth and i would hold the other end and she would sleep. When i asked my mothers cousin who is a vet he said its a sign of her getting old and what i am doing with her comforts her cause she has found experience with me and even though i am not actually playing tug of war with her she is probably dreaming of us playing it. Her favourite toy and her favourite person are with her, she is happy

I’m fortunate my current dogs loves to be hugged.  I don’t hug him long so he won’t feel constrained but he always comes back for a hug.  He’s a real Velcro dog

I never thought about how I scold Rinnie for barking was causing her harm 😢, or how long sentences aren’t understood.  Thank you for sharing these truths. Really appreciate it 😊