{"id":658,"date":"2015-08-19T06:01:03","date_gmt":"2015-08-19T14:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/dog-training-pittsburgh\/?p=658"},"modified":"2025-02-17T15:02:09","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T23:02:09","slug":"sometimes-our-dogs-cringe-at-the-stuff-we-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/dog-training-pittsburgh\/uncategorized\/sometimes-our-dogs-cringe-at-the-stuff-we-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Sometimes our dogs cringe at the stuff we do!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It is important to understand what body language and actions signify to your dog or a unknown dog.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n

There are lots of ways we can communicate with our dogs that make them happy and loved and help them know that they are important to us.\u00a0 However there are some things that dogs would rather we did not make them endure.\u00a0 I am not just talking about funny outfits for Halloween or asking them not to eat the candy canes off the Christmas tree.\u00a0 There are real ways we are making it harder on our pups. Here are some helpful tips from the Sit Means Sit team<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n

They\u00a0don’t like it when we:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a01)\u00a0Give them\u00a0hugs.<\/strong>\u00a0 Dogs don\u2019t greet each other the way humans do. \u00a0For some dogs,\u00a0a hug is a show of dominance\u00a0but\u00a0for others,\u00a0not so much. Know your dog’s limits and treat unfamiliar dogs with respect until you know how much touch\u00a0they can handle.<\/span><\/p>\n

2)\u00a0Give them\u00a0a bath….<\/strong>but not for the reasons you might think.\u00a0 Dogs have a natural smell and they like wearing it.\u00a0 Other things a dog might not like about baths are: temperature of the water, the water pressure, not getting all the shampoo out which can leave a dog feeling itchy, and the slippery tub\/shower where a dog might get injured.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3)\u00a0Looking directly into the eyes of\u00a0unfamiliar\u00a0dogs.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span> Just as a dog can misconstrue a hug, so can looking an\u00a0unknown dog\u00a0directly in the eyes.\u00a0 They see it as a threat or someone trying to establish dominance.\u00a0 In fact, a long stare can be a precursor to a bite.\u00a0 So don\u2019t have a staring contest with an\u00a0unfamiliar\u00a0dog.<\/p>\n

4)\u00a0Providing no structure or routine.<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Dogs don\u2019t want a free for all.\u00a0 They actually like structure and rules.\u00a0 When there are rules and structure, things are a lot more predictable and less stressful for them.\u00a0\u00a0Structure can come\u00a0by\u00a0creating daily routines or\u00a0involving them in some kind of training classes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5)\u00a0Using verbal ques more than body language.<\/b>\u00a0 In most cases,\u00a0your dog knows the commands you have taught but\u00a0he\/she\u00a0does\u00a0not have an understanding of normal day-to-day conversation.\u00a0\u00a0You\u00a0should avoid unintentional signals.\u00a0 Make sure your body and your words match.\u00a0\u00a0Try to use the same tone when you say commands.<\/span><\/p>\n

6)\u00a0Making\u00a0them feel isolated.\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0Dogs are social animals and they need contact with their humans.\u00a0 Isolation terrifies dogs.\u00a0 A dog can develop separation anxiety or desperation when left alone too much.\u00a0 All dogs are different, but make sure your dog gets plenty of exercise as well as play time and attention from you each day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Think about these things the next time you are asking your dog to take part in these activities and try to see it from\u00a0his\/her\u00a0point of view.\u00a0 If you have a specific issue, talk to your trainer or vet and come up with a solution.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Resources:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.dogbreedinfo.com\/articles\/humandog.htm<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.thepetscentral.com\/dogs\/the-9-things-dogs-find-most-annoying\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.mnn.com\/family\/pets\/stories\/11-things-humans-do-that-dogs-hate<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.cesarsway.com\/dog-behavior\/hyperactivity-overexcitement\/5-things-that-drive-us-crazy<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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There are lots of ways we can communicate with our dogs that make them happy and loved and help them know that they are important to us.\u00a0 However there are some things that dogs would rather we did not make them endure.\u00a0 I am not just talking about funny outfits for Halloween or asking them…<\/p>\n

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