Dogs are man's best friends, but are men man's best friends? Did you know there are behaviors you hate about them? Yeah readers, it's not always easy to please your puppy the right way.

And if you're going to spend up to 15 or 20 years with this cook dog, you better learn some training tips - to train you, of course. Understanding some characteristics of dogs, you and your faithful squire will have an even more harmonious relationship.

Discover 7 things you do and your dog hates:

1. Conversation by words

Are you used to talking to your dog? So you have to imagine that he doesn't understand anything you're talking about, does he? Worse, dogs have developed a keen sense of gesture interpretation, but they understand almost no words.

If you say "stay" to him but lean your body forward, they interpret that you want him to come closer. Until he realizes that the "stay" is a command for him not to move, it takes time. And all of this can be solved if you learn educational gestures, as they will understand what you want much more quickly.

Dogs Understand Body Language Better

2. Hugs

Like primates, we tend to show our affection through hugs. However, this is not very well understood in the canine universe. The act of a dog pawing behind another's neck is interpreted as a form of domination. Thus, dogs are "programmed" not to like this kind of affection.

Some may even develop a tolerance for this, but it is good not to abuse - especially in the case of children, who love to hug their pets. Also, the fact that a dog allows a family member to hug him does not guarantee that anyone can do the same without any risk.

You can find out if your puppy likes hugs through his body reaction. If he turns his head away, is tense and with his mouth closed, avoids eye contact and shrugs his ears, he may be giving you signs that he is not comfortable with your show of affection.

Hugs are usually uncomfortable for dogs

3. Affections on the face and head

Patting the head and caressing the dog's face? These are other types of affection that they are not prepared for. Some dogs may even tolerate such behavior because you are their owners, but most will much prefer it if the cuddle is on their back sliding close to the tail.

Avoid petting dogs' faces and heads: their backs are much more pleasurable for them

4. Eye contact as you approach

If you do not know the dog and approach it facing it, the chances of it not ending very well are great. They understand this eye contact as a form of domination and are uncomfortable when faced with approaching a stranger. Ideally, approach with the body slightly inclined and the dog's gaze slightly averted so that he will understand that you are not a threat.

Eye contact with unknown dog can be viewed as a threat

5. Not knowing how to lead

Dogs need rules. They feel more comfortable when they know what they can and cannot do. If you let them jump on you when you are in a homely outfit, they will understand that they can jump on you whenever they want - even when you arrive in a suit or other more formal outfit. Knowing how to educate them with the right limits is a difficulty, but when you do they will respect you even more as a leader.

Knowing how to lead is a challenge for humans

6. Force social interaction with other dogs and people

Dogs create an affinity scale, and if they have any other animals or people they don't like, it is worse to force them into an interaction. The chance that this will end in a bite is very high. You must respect the wills and relationships your dog establishes throughout his life.

This is different, however, from shy or fearful animals. In such cases, forcing the interaction is not the best solution either. It takes training so that they can establish friendships with other beings. So when they find out they don't like someone or another animal, it's not fear, it's just a lack of affinity.

Respect the puppies' friendships: just like you, he doesn't like some people and other animals either

7. Prevent them from knowing the world by smell

You may even enjoy walking with your puppy always by your side, without taking off the leash. However, dogs need to smell everything around them. They may be obedient when you go on their walks, but they will be much happier when you allow them to explore their path. Varying the routes is also very important for him to brave “new worlds”.

Dogs feel the world by smell

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Did you like it? Before you want to train your puppy, think that it is much easier for you to understand what you dislike than to understand what you want. So change some attitudes and be happier with your dog.