Tying Up Dogs: What Are The Consequences Of This Procedure?
If owners tether their dogs all day , it is considered animal abuse. Even if there are supposedly “good” intentions behind it (so that he doesn’t run away, hear better, etc.). In this article we will explain to you what effects permanent tethering has on animals.
A tethered dog is a suffering dog
If you pay attention, you know that your pet is talking to you even without words. With the expression on their face they show you when they don’t like something. And if for some reason it is sad, its eyes will express that feeling …
There are several reasons why people tie their dogs. One of them is that he shouldn’t go into the house. Some people prefer their dog to live in the yard.
They may be afraid that he will devastate the garden, dig holes or demolish the plants. Or that he goes for a stray because the fence is defective or nonexistent.
In addition , a tethered dog can be the result of poor or inadequate training. If he was not properly raised as a puppy, it can manifest itself in his behavior.
As a result, there are owners who prefer to keep their dogs on a leash rather than bothering to train them or change certain behaviors: excessive barking, fights with other pets, etc.
Tying up dogs: what are the consequences for the animals?
Even if many of these owners claim otherwise, a tethered dog does not get the attention it deserves and needs. His basic needs are often not met.
For example, these dogs are not drinking enough water because the water bowl falls over or is empty and does not refill regularly. Especially in summer it can happen that the water warms up in the sun or is gradually polluted by insects.
Additionally, tethered dogs also suffer from inclement weather, even if they have a large hut to sleep in. Sun, heat, rain, snow and cold can have serious effects on your health.
In addition, a tethered dog cannot move or run freely even when on a long leash. The lack of physical activity is just as harmful to a dog’s health as it is to humans.
Tight collars or ropes can also cause wounds on the dog’s neck. If these are not treated or not treated in time, painful inflammations can develop.
There is also a very serious problem. If the animal wants to go to a place beyond the length of the rope, there is a risk that it will hang itself. The same thing can happen if it gets caught in the leash or gets stuck somewhere.
Tying up dogs: how does this affect their psyche?
Dogs are creatures that need freedom, even if they are pets that were domesticated thousands of years ago. Therefore , tethering with minimal freedom of movement leads to changes in the dog’s behavior and state of mind.
First of all, dogs are pack animals, which means they need the company of others (the pack). If you isolate him and tie him up outside of the house, he’ll think he’s done something wrong. Therefore, he will be sad or depressed.
Some pets respond to being tied up by biting their tail or legs because they are mentally unbalanced. And it is a mistake to think that a tethered dog is easier to control … it will be even more difficult for him to obey orders!
Tethering dogs and keeping them isolated is the greatest punishment a pet can face. It is completely irrelevant whether it is a German Shepherd or a Dalmatian. For the animal it is like being “banished” from the group to which it belongs.
All of this creates frustration, suffering, anger, and confusion. Don’t forget that integrating dogs into a pack is vital.
