A recent study by the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) gives us the answer:Dogs are so good to their masters because they are inherently servile!
Dogs were domesticated from wolves, a species that, since ancient times, has had a strict hierarchy.
In a wolf pack, the head wolf is in charge of all the wolves, and under the head wolf, there are higher wolves and lower wolves, and all the lower wolves serve the head wolf and the higher wolves wholeheartedly like slaves.
This slavery is deep in the genes of every wolf, older than the emperor system in human society.
So dogs, domesticated from wolves, have inherited this sense.
For dogs, humans are their alpha wolves, their emperors, so to their masters, they all desperately give.
One could say that a dog’s loyalty to humans is written into its genes.
Also, among pets, only dogs have this gene, and pets like cats may feel that humans are the ones with low status
emmm, this happens because:The dog thinks you’re beneath him.
In a family, a dog will automatically rank all family members (usually himself as the lowest) based on his observations and feelings, and then happily serve the other members.
However, if the dog does not identify enough with a particular family member, it will feel that this person is of lower status than it is and that this person should serve it.
So it’s time for pooper scoopers who are belittled by their dogs to reflect on the fact that the dog may actually treat you like a slave
One simple way to identify your place in your dog’s heart is to pet your dog’s head.
In the world of dogs, the high status party is the only one allowed to pet the head.
If the dog is enjoying your head rubs, it means he recognizes your position.
If the dog is less than happy, or even refuses to be petted on the head by you, it means that in his mind, you are his equal or even less than him
The good thing is that the experts also give dry tips, if your dog is very disobedient, here are a few ways to help you train them:
1. In front of the dog, act brave and calm.
You can’t act like you’re more of a wimp than a dog when it comes to problems, because dogs watch humans all the time.
Show more strength and bravery, establish authority, and your dog will recognize you as a leader.
2. When a dog makes a mistake, correct it from the first time.
Many dogs are disobedient because they have been indulged by their owners with “good intentions”.
When confronted with a dog making a mistake, be sure to correct him on the spot, or if you condone it once, you’ll do it a million times.
3. Give your dog commands often.
For example, eating, shaking hands, sitting, and giving more commands reinforces your dog’s obedience.
4. Praise your dog more often to convey the feeling of “I own you”.
Praise your dog after he has completed your command to create a sense of dominance.
It could be a caress or a little snack to get him in the habit of listening.
5. If there are more than two dogs in the house, it is up to you to decide their rank.
Many people have more than one dog in the house and will encounter dogs fighting with each other and guarding their food.
This is because both dogs feel that they are of high status and therefore defend their position.
At this point it is necessary for the owner to help them rank, for example, always feed one dog first, this dog will become high status and the two dogs will stop fighting.
This decision making power will also make the dog identify with your leadership position.
Above, the ways to make your dog more obedient~
However, Shoveler thinks that you don’t have to be so strict with your dog, it’s good to be appropriate, after all, dogs are cute when they are naughty once in a while.
Besides, who says it has to be a master-slave relationship between the pooper scooper and the dog, wouldn’t it be more loving to be friends and family?
