Things Your Dog Hates

Without realizing it, we often perform some actions that our dog hates, mistakenly thinking that they are not annoying things for him. Pay attention, because in this article we will make a list of these things. 

For you they are demonstrations of affection, but for your dog …

Even if the dog accepts many of your attitudes by virtue of his affection or the fact that he recognizes you as his master, there are some actions that baffle him. Many of them have to do with how you choose to pamper him.

• Hug him constantly. When you do, you freeze him and it makes him feel helpless and submissive.

• Pat him on the head. If you notice, when you do, the dog lowers his head and closes his eyes, as if in submission.
• Pinch his cheeks. By doing this, believe it or not, you block his mobility and many of his senses.

Do not make him wear clothes or costumes: he is a dog, not a human being

Many people cannot resist the temptation to humanize their dogs, without respecting the peculiar characteristics of this species. This is especially noticeable in those who dress their dog as if it were a human being.

There is even a big business behind this bad habit: exclusive models that are renewed season after season, similar clothes for dogs and owners, an infinity of accessories, etc.

But don’t forget that dogs don’t care at all about being fashionable. The only thing you will achieve by dressing your pet is to make him feel uncomfortable. Also, depending on the fabric used, you could cause an allergic reaction to the dog’s skin.

In reality, depending on the place where you live and the animal’s coat, dogs should only use simple clothing designed to protect them from the cold in winter, or at most a type of clothing suitable to protect them from the rain when wearing them. walking.  

Sounds and smells your dog hates

Hearing is one of the most developed senses in dogs. They perceive sounds long before you do and you will certainly have observed how bad firecrackers and fireworks are for them.

However, they can also be bothered by some everyday noises, such as that of the vacuum cleaner and the hair dryer. Even shouting and blaring music should be avoided.

There are also some smells that, although pleasant to the human sense of smell, your dog hates. This is the case with the fragrances of the various household cleaning products. It is also clear the intolerance that animals feel towards the perfumes that we all usually use: they definitely prefer the natural smell of people.

Try to keep your dog away from such noises and smells as much as possible. He will be very grateful to you.

Other things your dog hates:

• Whether you blow on his face or on his ears. Resist this temptation, even if your dog’s expression on these occasions is extremely funny.
• Touch the soles of his paws. These are very sensitive areas and can be bothered or ticklish.

You should try to put yourself in your dog’s shoes and try to interpret his body language,  to know what he loves and what bothers him.

Avoid doing things that can annoy your four-legged friend

Now that you are aware of some things your dog hates, try to avoid them as much as possible.

Perhaps, if you pay attention, you will notice his discomfort in certain situations. A veterinarian or animal behavior specialist can be good advisors in this regard. Consult them in case of need.

And if there are children in the house, adequately explain what types of actions they should not take so that their beloved dog does not have a bad time.

In the same way that you educate your dog so that he can live in a house respecting some human criteria, you should also avoid attitudes that, according to the criteria of his breed, are annoying. It’s simpler than it looks.