Motherhood is a difficult job. The period following childbirth can be quite difficult for women. Therefore, they require a great deal of help and understanding while raising their children. This is true not just for us humans but for animals as well.
One great example is this momma dog.
Jong-Jong is a good dog and an excellent mother who takes care of her babies. However, she has one bad tendency that causes anxiety for her owners. Jong-Jong bites her own tail for unknown reasons.
It occurs at random times, and the puppies are occasionally stepped on or pulled at. The owners wish to correct this behavior but have no idea where to begin. Thankfully, the TV network SBS and its production team were able to set up cameras where Jong stays to determine her triggers.
An analyst noticed a trend after studying the footage. It appeared that whenever Jong-Jong is being observed, the dog attempted to bite her tail even more. She seemed to do it to get more attention. If this is the case, why?
According to Jong-Jong’s owners, she was relocated after giving birth to ensure the protection of her puppies. According to the veterinarian, this behavior could have been misinterpreted as an act of desertion and caused Jong-Jong a great deal of stress.
Now that the owners understand what was wrong, they became determined to help the dog. The first step was a trip to the veterinarian for a tail operation. The next step was to construct a new dog house for Jong-Jong.
The new dog house included transparent parts and an improved design. Additionally, familiar-smelling blankets were placed in the new dog house. The owners also gave greater care and affection to their dog.
Now, Jong-Jong seemed to be doing well after all the changes.
Source: SBS TV동물농장x애니멀봐