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5 Signs You Have a Spoiled Dog

Most pet parents spoil their pets in their own way, whether with paw pedicures, extra cuddles or extra treats. And having a spoiled dog isn't necessarily a bad thing it's a sign that you love your pet. It only becomes a problem if it starts to affect their health, their behavior or your wallet.

Let's take a look at five signs your dog is spoiled and creative alternatives to express your love.

1. You're Quick to Carry Them When They're Tired

What happens when your dog gets tired on long walks? If you tend to carry them or push them in a stroller, you may have a spoiled pooch on your hands. Granted, if your dog frequently seems overworked from light exercise, it may be time to take them to the veterinarian to ensure that they don't have any underlying health issues.

But if your pup is in good health, try rewarding them on a long walk with a treat or cool water, for instance. Or, if they tire easily, try playing closer to home, either indoors or at a nearby park or field.

2. You Know Your Local Pet Spa Owner by Name

Have you received a text from your local pet masseuse checking in to see if your dog is feeling calmer after their most recent spa date? If your answer is yes, you might have a spoiled dog albeit a refreshed one.

Dog spas offer amazing services, from massages and baths to tougher grooming tasks like ear cleaning and nail trimming. But you don't necessarily need a grooming professional to meet your dog's hygiene and massage needs. With the right tools and tips, you can handle most of those things right at home, and bond with your dog in the process.

3. They Have Their Own Side of the Bed

Picture this: It's 2 a.m. and you're awakened by the gentle push of a paw against your back. Out of the corner of your eye, you see your dog sprawling themselves across your bed, taking up more space than you ever thought one dog could. Do you:

Gently wake your dog and request they get down from the bed
Move your dog to the end of the bed, creating more space for yourself
Slide to the edge of the bed, allowing your dog to sleep soundly

If you chose B. or C., your dog might be a little too spoiled. While nearly half of pet parents share their beds with their pets, according to the American Kennel Club, sharing your sleep space can become an issue under certain circumstances. If your dog starts displaying behavior issues, including signs of aggression, having them in your bed might not be the best choice. Instead, it may be time to create a separate sleeping space for your dog and to reach out to your vet or a behavior consultant.

If you find you need to have your dog sleep outside of your bed or bedroom, you can still make bedtime special by devoting a few minutes to cuddling and playing at their bedside before they go to sleep.

4. They Have an Outfit for Every Occasion

It's one thing to have outerwear for your dog to ensure they're comfortable in cold temperatures and wet conditions, and to protect their paws from hot pavement and salt. But if your dog has more outfits than you have for yourself, it might be time to reassess. To avoid spending more, tap into your creative side and make DIY dog outfits. (DIY Projects has a ton of great ideas.) You can even make use of your own clothes that you don't want anymore.

5. You Like to Show Your Love With Food

If your dog is a good boy or good girl, you probably are like most people and like to show them that by feeding them treats or scraps from the table. The problem is if this is your way of spoiling your dog, then you're likely affecting their health too. Extra treats or human foods are a good way to pack on extra pounds in dogs that can lead to your dog being overweight, which comes with a number of other health risks.

It's important to know that treats should only account for ten percent of your dog's total daily caloric intake. You should also avoid feeding them any human food without your veterinarian's recommendation, as human food tends to impact dogs much greater than it does humans. For instance, a single hot dog is equal to four hot dogs to our four-legged friends.

If you've noticed signs your dog is spoiled, it likely just means you want them to feel as loved, safe and cared for as possible and that's great. Just remember that when it comes to making your dog happy, nothing beats quality time with you.

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How Spoiling Your Dog Contributes to Aggression

It's taken as a given that, when we choose to take a new furry friend into our lives, we will care for them, love them and enjoy their company

Last update: 25 January, 2018

Some psychological research thats hot off the presses has generated a storm of controversy among devoted pet lovers. An expert study indicated that pampering dogs too much and treating them as if they were human beings can in fact provoke aggression, and can even damage their mental health.

How much spoiling is too much?

Based on the fact that extremes in anything never lead to positive outcomes, as well as the fact that treating pets like humans is harmful to both people and animals, the question is: how can we work out if we are pampering our dogs too much? What is the unit of measurement? And, in any case, whats actually wrong with doing it?

Sure, many people consider pets to be full members of the family. And as long as its always clear that the dog is a non-human member of the family, this can be a very positive thing.

However, a number of fairly prominent experts insist that owners are, in fact, giving their dogs a superior position in the hierarchy at home, and that spoiling or excessive petting of dogs contribute to this.

Some experts argue that pampering dogs can actually contribute to their aggression. However, its not necessarily a bad thing, as long as we avoid humanizing our dogs. So, the question is: how much spoiling is too much? And how do we measure it?

Is there a link between love and aggression?

It goes without saying that, in order for dogs and humans living together to coexist in a healthy way, certain rules must be put in place and implemented. But the theory that having a well-trained dog depends on treating the animal like a third-class citizen seems to have been dreamed up by someone who has never shared their life with a dog and doesnt understand the realities of pet ownership.

And it can be hard to understand the fact that an act as seemingly loving and kind as letting your dog sleep on the couch can, in reality, cause the animal to become more aggressive.

For example, my dog has slept on the couch in my living room for years, while I sleep in my bed. This has not led her to believe she is a human member of the family, and nor has she become aggressive or disobedient because of it.

To return to the guiding principle we set out at the beginning of this post: everything in moderation and each to his own, especially when it comes time to measure the amount of love we are giving to our pets and decide whether or not it is appropriate or helpful.

Why do we want pets in the first place?

Not everyone wants pets for the same reason, or treats them the same once they have them. There are some who pour all of their love and energy into their pets, and allow them to become the center of their lives. They dress them up and essentially turn them into fashion accessories, which inevitably has an effect on the behavior not to mention the physical and mental health of the canine.

But aside from those specific issues, the million dollar question remains: why do people choose to have a pet?

If pampering a dog means we become less likely to be seen as an alpha male or female, maybe we should rethink whether we actually want the dog to see us as the leader of its pack, or instead just as a member of another species that wants to love it, take care of it and respect it.

Pampering your dog without spoiling or humanizing it

So that we dont end up getting things mixed up, its important to remember that spoiling a dog or showing it love does not necessarily mean that you are consenting to bad behavior on the canines part.

And pampering dogs too much doesnt necessarily guarantee aggression, as long as we continue to respect our furry friends and their desires. In fact, it should bring about the complete opposite effect.

An animal that feels loved will certainly be more easily to integrate into the family than one that receives few loving indications as to the right way to behave.

And while some people feel that others pamper their pets too much in order to fulfill their own emotional needs, it might also be worth asking ourselves whether the desire to have a dog just to prove who is the boss of the house might be the sign of some underlying psychological issues.