You Confuse Your Dog When You Do These Things

Our canines have some behaviors that make us scratch our heads and wonder what is going on in their brains. Is the same true for them? Read below to learn what you may be doing that confuses your dog!

Leave Them Alone

Dogs, especially puppies, are interested in spending time with other dogs, people, and, frankly, anyone to interact and socialize with. So, when we leave our companions alone at home or doggy boarding, they may be unsure if we will come back for them. Additionally, your pup may protest “dog-free” places in your home. Our furry friends want to spend time with their family 24/7!

Change Your Look

We change our clothes, shoes, coats, bags, and socks every day. This change brings many new smells home and introduces them to our canine. For example, we spray ourselves with different smells, use various soaps, and interact with other people that our four-legged friend can detect upon returning home.

Use Your Eyes Over Your Nose

Dogs use their noses to investigate and explore the world. However, humans primarily rely on visuals to take in information about their surroundings. So, going on walks could be about fitness and views to you, but it is a great sensory experience for your companion!

Use Your Hands

Where dogs use their nose and mouth for most of their tasks, we use our hands. Plus, we can do so many things with our hands, such as giving them food and pets, playing with them, taking them on walks, trimming their nails, and even brushing their fur. In contrast, our canines use their muzzle to communicate, play, and bond. So, they may be confused when we are upset with them biting and nibbling on us.

Share Territories

We have all known dogs to mark their territory and protect their belongings. So, our pups may be confused and wary of unfamiliar humans and canines who may visit our homes. Or, your pup may be on edge or hostile if taken to the house of another pup. However, many dogs don’t find these actions to intrude on their safety when they are socialized and exposed to such things properly.

Have Lenient Rules

The last thing that may confuse your dog the most is inconsistency in the rules you enforce. For example, if you allow your dog to jump on certain people or sit on specific furniture, it is hard for your canine to understand why they are allowed to behave a certain way only part of the time.

Check out the list of actions above that may confuse your canine companion!