Perhaps there is a few out there who knows what it’s like having a dog with a bad temper. Whether you like it or not, bad temper can also affect our dog. If the owner is constantly telling off the dog, depriving him of the needed affection, it’s a normal thing the dog will be temperamental just like the owner. But there are many other reasons why this can happen, and to enlighten you a bit, here you have a few of them:
- Pain: acute pain can make of the most loving friend a grumpy one. A sudden change in our dog’s mood requires our attention. We must check any pain, soreness, and if so, go to the vet.
- Old age: the oldies, just like any other grandpa or grandma, are more irritable. This because they have more troubles moving, sleeping and sometimes having to put up with the rudeness of kids. Instead of bugging them, giving them calm and affection can be a very effective thing to do.
- Injuries: some dogs are used to work and being active most of the time, and when they are forced to be more calmed and inactive, their temper can change for worse. Just like any other athlete unable to do what they’ve done for long time, they can’t hide their annoyance.
Of course, we have to remember that most of the times, a bad temper dog can be entirely our fault, and so before going to the vet, we have to take a long look at ourselves to see if we are not the cause of our dog’s mood changes.
