There was a case where a young guy started using chewing tobacco thinking it was 'cool'. After a while, his teeth became stained yellow and started to decay at an alarming rate. His gums receded, and he had constant bad breath. This not only affected his physical health but also his social life as people were repelled by his appearance and smell.
My friend Jake used to chew on the ends of his hair. It was a nervous habit. He started wearing hats more often, which made it difficult for him to reach his hair to chew. He also practiced relaxation techniques when he felt the urge. After some time, he no longer had the urge to chew his hair. This shows that sometimes making the action more difficult and managing stress can help in quitting a chewing habit.
One horror story could be that while dog sitting, a strange noise in the attic made all the dogs go crazy barking at midnight. I was so scared as I didn't know what was up there. I tried to calm the dogs but they just wouldn't stop. Eventually, it turned out to be a raccoon that had found its way in.
One horror story could be a dog licking an open wound on a person and the dog having a disease that then gets transmitted to the person. For example, if the dog has rabies and licks a fresh cut, it can be extremely dangerous for the person. Rabies can cause serious neurological problems and can even be fatal if not treated immediately.
A rescue dog might show aggressive behavior towards other animals in the house. For instance, a family adopted a dog, and it constantly chased and attacked their cat. It was very difficult to control the situation. Some rescue dogs also have excessive territorial behavior. They might growl and lunge at anyone who comes near their 'claimed' area, like the front porch or a particular corner of the yard.
One horror story is when a breeder kept dogs in extremely cramped and dirty cages. The dogs were barely able to move and were covered in their own waste. There was no proper ventilation, and many of the dogs got sick. Another is a breeder who lied about the pedigree of the puppies. People paid a lot of money for a purebred dog but later found out it was a mix. And there are also breeders who overbreed the female dogs, not caring about their health. The poor females were constantly pregnant, which took a huge toll on their bodies.
A dog was boarded at a place that claimed to be very secure. However, the dog managed to escape through a hole in the fence that the boarding staff hadn't noticed or repaired. The poor dog was lost for days in a strange area. Luckily, a kind neighbor found it and contacted the owner through the dog's tag. It was a very scary experience for the dog and the owner.
There was a story that became quite well - known in a coastal area. A Newfoundland dog that was usually friendly started acting really strange. It would run towards the ocean during high tide and stand there barking madly at the waves. One day, it actually swam out into the rough sea and didn't come back for hours. When it finally returned, it was covered in seaweed and had a strange look in its eyes. It then started running around the village as if it was being chased by something invisible, which scared the villagers.
One horror story is when a dog groomer accidentally cut a dog's ear really badly while trimming the hair around it. The poor dog was in so much pain and bled a lot. It was a really scary situation for both the dog and the owner.
One horror story could be when a dog walker took a dog into the woods. Suddenly, a large wild animal, like a bear, showed up. The dog got spooked and ran off, and the walker had to search for hours in the dark forest, fearing for the dog's safety.