21 Human Behaviors Dogs Hate the Most
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Published 2020-09-13
There are certain human behaviors that dogs secretly hate. Here are some things that you didn't realize annoy your dog.
Dinner Time Interruptions
If someone kept touching you during your dinner time, you’d get annoyed. When your dog is eating, respect their bliss and let them be. Place the dish in a low-traffic area, and instruct all your family members to let the dog eat in peace.
Same food over and over
Dogs don’t like it when you eat the best food, and all they get is dog food. Prepare a special meal for your dog.
Luckily, you do not need to drastically change your dog’s food on a daily basis. Dogs have only a fraction of the taste buds that humans have, which means they don’t get bored of eating the same food as often as humans do.
Being Put Away When Friends come over
Dogs are very social animals. Keeping your dog in the backyard and ignoring them when your friends come over is like solitary confinement for your dog.
Cleaning them too often
Dogs keep themselves clean in their own especial way and their body scent is a way of communicating with other dogs or animals. If you wash your dog too frequently when they aren’t actually dirty, you’re doing them no favors.
The smell of scented shampoos on their fur may send them running straight outside to roll on the stinkiest thing they can find.
Being scolded without understanding why
dogs don’t understand what they have done wrong or what is going on. By scolding your pet, you are passing your angry and negativity without addressing the main problem.
Forced Socialization
Just like humans, dogs simply don’t like bonding with certain dogs.
Over Exercise
extended runs or exercise can be hard or harmful for certain breeds or senior dogs. For instance, short-nosed breeds like pugs and bulldogs have respiratory issues and are not good for running long distances.
Summer Heat
Unlike humans, dogs don't sweat so they don't tolerate high temperatures as well as humans do.
While your dog does have some sweat glands in their paws, these do little to help regulate their body temperature. Instead, A dog's primary cooling mechanism is panting.
Roughhousing
Children can sometimes agitate or annoy a dog. Kids may pull on a dog’s ears or tail, poke its eyes, or try to ride a big dog.
Teasing them with treats
Treats should be used as reward, but not an instrument to tease or trick your pet.
The Baby Treatment
Many dog owners confuse caring for their dogs with treating them like babies.
Expecting a dog to do things he simply cannot or has no understanding of may lead to anxiety and confusion.
A common example is a dog who chews expensive furniture or defecates in the house. In reality, the dog could be stressed, have separation anxiety, is sick or is not properly house-trained.
Loud Music
Loud noises are stressful for your dog because canines can hear sounds four times as far as humans. Thunder, fireworks, police sirens, and loud vehicles are probably the most common noise phobia triggers. People who listen to loud music in their cars with their dogs in the car are probably harming their dogs.
Arguing in Front of Them
When you are fighting with your spouse or a friend, dogs may try to break up a fight by barking or coming over to you with a toy. Some dogs will also steal your favorite belongings because they know you will leave the argument to chase them down.
Ignoring Them After You Have A Baby
Some pet owners ignore their dogs when they bring a baby into their home.
This can be a difficult time for a dog because they’re no longer the center of the attention.
Too Much Alone Time
Dogs are very social animals and those who left alone in a home for ten or more hours each day can develop behavioral and psychological issues such as separation anxiety, destructive behavior, excessive barking, digging, or even escaping.
You Give up
There are times when it’s best to rehome a dog. But then there are the owners who give up without trying to address whatever issues they have with their pets. Unwanted behaviors such as destructive separation anxiety, leash aggression, or going potty inside can get better with training and age.
And the vast majority of dogs in shelters don't make it out alive.
Being Upset
Recent studies have shown that when humans cry, their dogs also feel distress.
if you are going through a period of depression or stress, it is bound to affect your dog.
Being the Potty Police
Canines want nothing more than to stop, sniff and explore their surroundings.
Rushing your dog through a walk without allowing them to stop and sniff is unkind.
A Tight Leash!
Dogs can read humans tension levels through their leash.
If you are keeping a loose leash, you are telling your dog that everything is fine and relaxed. A tight leash, on the other hand, means you are tense or nervous.
Dogs get irritated if they are being pulled on their leash all the time.
All Comments (21)
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“being put away when friends come over” my dog: bOrk gEt oUt
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“Dogs hate it when we continuously pull their leash” he the one dragging me everywhere what the heck
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I’m crying right now I just want my dog to be happy and instead she’s always stressed and anxious because of my mom and dad constantly yelling at her she deserves better!
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In a nutshell Loyalty needs to be returned with loyalty
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Brandon mcmillan is the most gentle, thorough and effective dog i've ever encountered. My friend and i love the dog show and never miss it. So many times we've shed a tear of happiness just seeing a dog's life changed forever when proper training is applied and they go on to live their lives the way they should. I have brandon's book youtube.com/post/UgkxK8-VQWpYThx4IC6MiIvb6VS1ebTzz… in two formats. Not only the paperback version but also the kindle version to refer to when i don't have the paperback along with me. I have used his methods with my cavalier kc spaniel and turned a non-disciplined furbaby into a companion who has traveled thousands of miles with us across the country. He is a near perfect dog thanks to brandon's methods. I don't get one cent of kickback for recommending brandon but i do it because i love dogs. They deserve to be given a chance. Brandon's mission in life - to rescue dogs and place them in a forever, happy home - is very dear to my heart. I recommend his methods to anyone who has a dog - young or old. I've seen him take even old dogs and teach them. Brandon was an animal trainer before his current mission. His parents were animal trainers. His methods are the best i've ever found. Your furbaby will thank you for spending the money on this book. Don't hesitate - it is worth every cent.
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I just got my boy a couple days ago. Think someone just didn’t want him and dumped him. When I met him at the shelter I knew within the first 90 seconds he was gonna be mine! I couldn’t have asked for a better dog!!! He’s intimidating looking pit but in actuality he’s just a big baby!! He loves people and other dogs. Just watching him sleep for the first time in who knows how long without a hostile environment made me fuzzy inside. I know he knows what he got! And he loves every minute of it!! His sleeping quarters has 2 beds, 3 blankets, and 2 pillows. And he uses every one of them! It makes me so happy watching him sleep so deeply! After being in that crazy environment he’s finally got some peace and quiet! Comfy bed and and blankets, filtered water, steak dinners, warm baths. This dude is gonna have the life!!! Wish I could it all for those doggies at the shelter! There’s some real shitty people out there!
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For a tight leash, I just stop the moment the dog starts tugging. It usually only takes ~1-3 outings for them to learn that if they want to sniff and explore, they can't be dragging me along. They'll tug when they get excited and see another dog, but they'll immediately go back once they realize I'm not moving. From there, we approach at a nice pace and everything is good. Sometimes, it's not about positive or negative reinforcement, but remaining impartial and letting them do what they do and limiting them when they take that too far.
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"dont treat your dog like a baby" my dog : no am babey
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I love his show and thisjust summarizes and lays out all of the basic methods he uses on the show. What i love about this guide youtube.com/post/UgkxKkYeOoCV_w2vPX0CSyVWkhew2c4FY… is that you don' need to read the whole book cover to cover ... You can skip to the chapter (lesson) you want to read about. The book is arranged almost as a problem-solving guide ... Here is the problem and here is what you need to know/do to correct it. This man knows his stuff ... But more importantly knows how to teach people how they can work with their pups themselves!
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Iv been struggling with depression but since having a puppy in my life I feel so much better she has brought a lot of happiness
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when im sad and crying my dog comes over to me and makes me happier
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A wee tip to help spice up your dog's daily dinner. Put a spoonful or 2 of whatever you are having (as long as it's not something that potentially could have an ill effect on him or her) into their bowl alongside their regular food.
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Me watching this so I can learn how to not accidentally hurt my dogs feelings
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No. 10: "The dog will attempt to break up the fight." Dogs are too good and pure for us.
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Reading the comments here restores my faith in humanity and has me in the feels. Doggos are pure ❤️❤️❤️❤️ and bring so much joy! 🥺❤️🥰👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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Negative reinforcement can work when you find the problem immediately and it’s fresh in their mind. Discipline is important for forming a trained dog, but obviously if you wait too long to scold them they won’t understand. You have to either catch them in the act or find it soon after, otherwise scolding won’t work. But it can.
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my grandma is the most introverted person ever (she rarely goes anywhere, even before quarantine) so anyways when we leave for a while we always drop my dog off with her and she loves it so much it’s one of the most wholesome things ever ^-^
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He forgot to say that dogs hate it when your on the phone
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These are excellent. After a lifetime of living with and loving dogs, I completely agree!
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I love the good tips that you give us to keep our dogs healthy. I have a German shepherd and she takes alot of my time but it pays off when she takes care of our family and is very friendly
