The loving nature of dogs means that they usually tend to fill us with love. Of course, there are many factors. While breed, history, and education are important, each dog is a physical person. Knowing that dogs usually tend to enjoy our company, we have found that you can’t be annoyed. It’s bad enough when you approach a strange dog and he doesn’t want to be petted. When you adopt a dog into your family and they don’t like you, it can compromise their well-being.
If you find yourself saying, “My dog doesn’t like me,” HowMeow can help you understand why. In addition, we’ve also explored what might happen if you find that you love your dog, but not more. Such changes in your dog’s behavior can be especially disturbing.
Signs that your dog doesn’t love you
When we meet other people, we may get the impression that we don’t like them. They don’t have to say anything or act aggressively. We can often tell by their body language that they don’t warm to us. Dogs may not be as psychologically complex, but determining if they don’t want us is not always easy.
Since we can’t ask them directly, we have to look for signs that the dog doesn’t like us. These signs are largely part of body language and include
Avoid your presence
The first sign that our dog doesn’t like us is pretty obvious. If every time we approach them, they walk away, they probably have a problem with us. Dogs don’t judge people the same way they judge each other. A dog may hide from your presence because you are threatened. There is something about you that
makes them feel insecure.
I don’t like to be touched
Petting a dog calms them down relieves stress and improves the bond between dog and handler. Although there are times when they just don’t care and don’t want to be petted, if a dog regularly flinches when touched, that’s a sign of a problem.
Stick to your tail
A dog may be afraid of you, but they stay in your presence. By looking at their body language, we can see how they relate to humans. When you are in your company, when your tail is low and tucked, it usually causes fear, discomfort, and/or stress.
Putting aside
Although dogs usually don’t like being looked directly into your eyes, if they always avoid your gaze or seem to shrink at every glance at you,
it’s a sign that they’re uncomfortable with you.
Straighten their ears
While straightening their ears may be a sign of aggression, it can also be a sign of discomfort. We need to see your body language as a whole to know
for sure.
Bark or growl
One of the most obvious signs that a dog has a problem with us is when they make aggressive noises. When a dog wants to be around their guide, they may complain and yell at them. They may even bark in frustration. When a dog is unhappy or feels threatened, their vocalizations will be more aggressive.
Bear teeth
Similar to growling or barking, the presence of teeth is a sign that a dog is not happy. If they do this to you, they may be doing it defensively. We have to be very careful because a frightened dog may attack. Some dogs may have sloppier teeth, so we have to be aware of the individual
dog’s behavior.
Bite or scratch
Some dogs may not have learned how to brake their bite and will bite us too hard, even if they are just playing. If a dog doesn’t like you or is threatening you, you may try to bite him. We have to be very careful in cases like this, especially if there is a possibility that they are
disease carriers.
As we can see, many signs that a dog doesn’t like are shared with other behavior problems in dogs. That’s why it’s so important that we look at the context of that behavior as well as
as well as his body language.
Why doesn’t my dog like me?
Although it may be pretty obvious that your dog doesn’t love you, knowing why can’t be that obvious. We need to be clear about what we mean when we say that a dog does not like a human. Although dogs are much smarter than many people think, their psychology is not as complex as that of humans. Some dogs may naturally distrust strangers, while others may be more herd-like. This is due to a mixture of their genetics, education, and upbringing. Another aspect is that each dog is a physical person. The reasons why dogs relate to one particular person and not another are multifaceted.
Reinforcing your bond and helping your dog as you do again can take time. Unfortunately, there may be instances, where the dog is still intolerant, even after using the advice above. In these cases, it is important that you seek help from a qualified dog handler. There are professionals who will be able to assess your dog’s mental condition of your dog and take a critical look at his situation.
They can implement a new training program, give you the specific advice that may help, and generally improve your bond. You should also take your dog to the vet, to make sure she doesn’t have an underlying health problem that could explain the change in behavior. If you think you love your dog but can still use some improvement, our video on how to make your dog happier may help.
