The post 10 Things Your Dog Wishes You\u2019d Stop Doing<\/a> appeared first on A-Z Animals<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hugging<\/strong> feels restrictive and can cause anxiety<\/strong> rather than feelings of love and affection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Verbal commands<\/strong> are understood by tone and body language<\/strong>, not the words you use.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Not allowing dogs to sniff <\/strong>causes unnecessary stress and rushed walks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Contrary to popular belief, not all dogs enjoy socializing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Our dogs are the loves of our lives. They\u2019re a shoulder to cry on, a friend to play with, and a pal to fall asleep next to. And while many dogs tolerate our humanizing, that doesn\u2019t mean they enjoy every moment. In fact, there are some things that dogs even wish their owners wouldn\u2019t <\/em>do. Learning your pup\u2019s tells will only make them more comfortable. And you\u2019ll be happier knowing whether they genuinely enjoy being smothered in smooches, or simply wish you\u2019d blow them a kiss instead.<\/p>\n This is a double whammy for dogs. They have between 125 and 300 million scent receptors<\/a> in their noses. You may have noticed your pup with its head down, nose to the ground, whenever they leave the house. Once they pick up on a scent, it\u2019s hard to let that go. For your dog, this is a mystery to be solved and an unknown person or thing to identify. Not allowing them to sniff can cause stress and anxiety, two things no dog owner wants.<\/p>\nQuick Take<\/h2>\n
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Rushing Walks and Not Letting Them Sniff<\/h2>\n