What should I do if my puppy is scared after being beaten?
Recently, pet abuse and animal protection have become one of the hot topics on the Internet. Many netizens shared cases of their pets suffering from psychological trauma due to past experiences, especially puppies that developed fear, withdrawal and other behaviors due to being beaten and scolded. This article will combine the hot discussions in the past 10 days to structurally analyze this phenomenon and provide scientific solutions.
1. Statistics of hot topics across the entire network (last 10 days)

| platform | Amount of related topics | highest heat index |
|---|---|---|
| 12,000 items | 856,000 | |
| Douyin | 6800+ videos | More than 2 million likes |
| Zhihu | 430+ questions and answers | 120,000 collections |
2. Common signs that puppies are afraid of being beaten
| behavioral characteristics | frequency of occurrence | Typical scenario |
|---|---|---|
| hide or huddle | 78% of cases | When the master raises his hand |
| incontinence | 35% cases | heard yelling |
| refuse to eat | 28% cases | When a stranger approaches |
3. Scientific restoration plan
1.Establish a safe environment: Prepare a dedicated quiet space (such as a cushioned cage) and place old clothes that smell like the owner.
2.Positive motivation training: Adopt the "15-minute gradual method":
| stage | Operation mode | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1-3 | Feeding snacks from a distance | praise softly |
| Day 4-7 | Caress the chin up close | toy reward |
| Day 8-15 | daily interactive training | food + physical contact |
3.Professional aids:
- Use an Adaptil pheromone diffuser (92% recommended by veterinarians)
- Combined with light music therapy (recommended frequency: 432Hz diatonic scale)
4. Comparison of recent hot cases
| Case source | pre-intervention state | recovery cycle | success rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douyin "Cute Pet Diary" | tremble at the sight of others | 3 weeks | full recovery |
| Station B UP main case | Refusal to eat for 2 days | 11 days | basic improvement |
5. Precautions
1. Secondary corporal punishment is absolutely prohibited. According to statistics from animal protection organizations, the cure rate for secondary trauma is only 17%.
2. Record behavioral changes regularly. It is recommended to use the "Pet Behavior Assessment Form" (can be obtained from professional institutions)
3. If there is no improvement within 2 weeks, you need to contact a certified animal behaviorist in time (there are about 260 certified experts in China)
The #GentleHealing Project recently launched by an animal protection charity showed that 81% of the 87 injured dogs participating in the project restored normal social skills after scientific intervention. Experts emphasize that patience and persistence are key elements of recovery, and it takes an average of 21 days to rebuild a trusting relationship.
If you encounter a similar situation, you can obtain professional help through the official website of the China Small Animal Protection Association (www.csapa.org). Remember, every puppy deserves to be treated with tenderness, and a traumatized mind needs even more care.
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