So, should you punish your dog for this behavior? After all, it's wrong to kill innocent birds for no reason, right? The short answer here is no, you shouldn't punish your dog, though you also shouldn't allow him to keep doing it.
How do you punish a dog for destroying something?
Do not get your pet and bring him over to the mess, then yell and physically discipline him. Remember that you need to punish the behavior you wish to change. If you did not see your pet chew up the object or eliminate in the area, all you are doing is disciplining your pet for being present at a mess on the floor.
Should you punish a dog for accidents?
Don't punish your puppy for eliminating in the house. If you find a soiled area, just clean it up. Rubbing your puppy's nose in it, taking them to the spot and scolding them or any other punishment will only make them afraid of you or afraid to eliminate in your presence. Punishment will do more harm than good.
Will a dog get sick from eating a bird?
In the majority of cases, your dog will be fine if he eats the odd bird. Unlike toxic dangers from certain amphibians, the dangers posed by birds are intestinal blockages, and bacterial diseases. Usually, the bones, and other parts of a bird won't cause any harm, especially if the bird is fresh.
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