While our dogs love us unconditionally, and we love them, there are a few things most dog owners do that dogs don't like. So if you want to keep him or her as your best friend, you should know what these nasty and annoying habits are and try to avoid them as much as possible. Here are fourteen that dogs hate.
1. Prolonged eye contact! Dogs tend to recognize eye contact as awkward and dominant.
2. Shout! Make sure you stop yelling at your dog and try switching to body language.
3. Hugging. It may come as a surprise, but there are dogs that don't like cuddles all the time, especially not tight cuddles.
4. Taunt. This can make dogs shy, insecure and even aggressive.
5. Being alone. Dogs are social creatures and crave companionship. So you should not leave them alone at home too often. They can become stressed, which can eventually turn into anxiety and depression.
6. Holding the line too tight. If you keep the leash too tight, the dog can get stressed. In addition, it can also hurt. A loose leash gives a dog a feeling of freedom.
7. Interrupting sleep. Dogs don't want to be disturbed in their sleep. Let him wake up on his own without touching or talking.
8. Strange people. If your dog doesn't like certain friends or family, don't force anything. You are a protective leader for your dog.
9. Your busy schedule. If you have a busy schedule every day, chances are your dog won't like it. Just like children, pets need care and attention.
10. Absence of Rules. Believe it or not, dogs love rules and need them.
11. Change routine. Dogs depend on routine. Stick to the schedules of feeding, walking, playing etc. They expect this to happen every day without much variation.
12. Contradiction. This confuses dogs, they can't figure out what you want them to do. If something isn't allowed one day and it's okay the next, she doesn't understand what you want.
13. A boring owner. Dogs are like children and they like to play. Play with them regularly and also make sure they play with other dogs regularly.
14. Hasty walks. Going for a walk without getting a chance to explore and sniff the area, dogs don't like. Take your time, a long walk at least twice a day is ideal.
