For decades, dog handlers have been hiding the fact that yelling does not educate, but destroys a puppy’s brain.
Research by the Institute of Zoopsychology has proven that dogs that are regularly yelled at have a smaller hippocampus, the area responsible for learning.
The result? Cowardice, aggression, incontinence.
Moscow blogger Alina admitted:
"I yelled at my Jack Russer for a puddle on the floor... Now he hides at the sound of footsteps." A zoopsychologist diagnosed the dog with an anxiety disorder - treatment cost 70,000 rubles.
Alternative:
- Substitution method - if the puppy chews the sofa, offer him a toy. Praise him when he switches.
- Time-outs are no longer than 2 minutes. Lock the puppy in a room to calm him down.
A Cambridge University experiment has shown that dogs raised in an aggressive environment have cortisol (stress hormone) levels 58% higher than normal
This provokes chronic diseases - from gastritis to heart failure.
The owner of Teddy the Corgi from Novosibirsk shared:
"After the screams, the dog started biting. The zoopsychologist advised the method of "quiet ignoring" - after a month the aggression disappeared."
Advice from a zoopsychologist
- Use a clicker - a click marks the correct behavior, replacing shouting.
- Whisper to get your puppy's attention more than yelling.
Author: Valeria Kisternaya
