The American Kennel Cub has revealed which dog breeds make it to the naughty list, which covers dogs that have the highest likelihood of having mischievous behavior.
Naughtiest Dog Breeds
Earth.com reports that the Labrador Retriever tops the list and is, thus, considered the naughtiest dog breed. This dog is traditionally known to be outgoing and friendly. However, it seems that these dogs' energy and strength could lead them to engage in behaviors that are not quite desirable.
Coming after the Labrador Retriever are the Beagle, Welsh Pembroke Corgi, and Shiba Inu. Aside from them, the Jack Russell Terrier, Cavalier King Charles, Dachshund, Cocker Spaniel, and Border Collie also made it to the list.
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How To Handle Naughty Dogs
While these dog breeds could be more inclined to mischief, there are some ways to manage them and their behavior. MailOnline explains that the primary key is to set rules and boundaries as early as possible. In fact, if possible, it should be laid out as soon as the dog is brought home.
Concrete limitations could be set, such as restricting certain rooms and taking away things that lead to unnecessary excitement.
Petcube also advises that, when handling naughty dogs, it is important to exercise consistency. This is important to ensure that the dog does not get confused and ends up learning the desired behavior. Giving in at one particular time could end up reinforcing undesirable behavior instead.
Aside from that, it is also important to be prompt and firm. The issue should be addressed if the dog is caught in the act. Pet owners should also issue a firm "no" for the dog to know that their behavior is not acceptable.
Pet owners, however, should keep in mind that physical aggression or yelling could instill fear. The dogs would not be able to comprehend how these reactions specifically point to their behavior. Rather than understanding its connection to their actions, they may interpret these aggressive responses as a threat to their being.
Earth.com also adds that it would be helpful to consider the dog a toddler and to treat the pet like one. Hence, pet owners can be guided to manage the dog's environment the same way they would manage the environment of a toddler.
These dogs should also be given the time to release their energy, as destructive or undesirable behavior could actually result from a buildup of energy. Dogs, especially naughtier ones, need an outlet for their surplus energy to be released. This can be done through regular physical activities, such as swimming, running, or playing catch.
Mentally stimulating the dogs is also important. Activities. such as playing with chew toys, having food puzzles, or learning new tricks, could help them become mentally stimulated.
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