Your Dog Secretly Hates These Things You Do! How Many Of You Do These?

Many of us assume our dogs like certain things, but how true is that, really?

Here are a shocking 29 things your dog probably really hates, and why:

1. Strong colognes and scents smell 100,000 times stronger to a dog’s powerful nose.
2. Teasing a pup makes them think you’re either playing or being aggressive.
3. Repeating unfollowed commands is just confusing and even frustrating.
4. Rushing walks makes them feel unwanted.
5. An odd routine can make your dog feel confused by the uneven schedule.
6. Being left alone to “play” in the yard doesn’t work; dogs are social players!
7. Bring unknown dogs home without prior introduction feels like a scary territory challenge.
8. Hugs can feel suffocating.
9. Waking up late confuses their schedules.
10. Dressing up feels restrictive and uncomfortable for many dogs.
11. Forcing a pup to overcome a fear betrays their trust.
12. Ignoring playtime can upset or bore a pup.
13. Commands that aren’t consistent are confusing.
14. Kids who aren’t taught to respect their dogs can make pups uncomfortable.
15. Tugging on a tight leash causes discomfort and pain.
16. Complex commands are too confusing.
17. Stopping your dog from sniffing their surroundings disrupts their enjoyment.
18. Ignoring a dog can frustrate or upset them.
19. Holding eye contact for too long is often a sign of dominance or aggression.
20. Some dogs really dislike baths, especially if they’re too long or involve very strong smelling products.
21. Leaving a pup alone for a long time disrupts their socialization.
22. Not watching your body language can send bad signals to pups.
23. Denying them potty trips harms their bodies and teaches them that you won’t listen.
24. Punishment doesn’t work; positive reinforcement does!
25. Encroaching on a pup’s personal space may feel like a threat.
26. Dismissing clear canine body language will make them lash out.
27. Loud noises can be overwhelming to their powerful ears.
28. Neglecting to care for an aging dog’s needs will shorten their lifespan.
29. Waking them up while they’re deep asleep can be annoying!

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