Dogs are the most loyal friends of human beings. They will accompany us with selfless love and bring us joy and warmth. But, do you know? Dogs also have their own "bottom line" and they may feel uncomfortable, even angry or sad if you accidentally step on it.

In order to protect dogs' emotional and physical health, we should respect their "bottom line" and avoid doing the following things that make dogs unhappy.

Don't disturb their sleep casually

Dogs sleep longer than humans, usually need to sleep 12 to 14 hours a day, and some dogs even need to sleep 16 to 18 hours a day.

Sleep is important to the health and mood of your dog, and if you disturb them while they sleep, they may feel that you don’t respect them, or feel frightened and nervous.

So, when you see dogs sleeping, don't touch them casually, or speak loudly, or drag them out of the nest. You should give them a quiet and comfortable sleep environment and interact with them after they wake up naturally.

Don't force them to dress them

Some people like to wear all kinds of cute or fashionable clothes on their dogs, thinking that this will increase their charm or protect them from the cold.

But, do you know? Most dogs do not like to wear clothes, they will feel uncomfortable, and some dogs may even experience skin allergies, difficulty breathing, and difficulty in mobility due to wearing clothes.

So, unless it is in extreme weather conditions, or if the dog is willing to wear clothes by itself, don't force them to keep them in a natural state.

Don't touch their heads and tails casually

The heads and tails of dogs are their most sensitive parts and are also an important way for them to express their emotions. If you touch their heads and tails casually, they may feel that you are provoking them or invading their territory, resulting in hostility or fear. So, unless you have established a good trust relationship with your dog, or the dog actively wags its tail at you or approaches your head, you should not touch their heads and tails casually, especially don't slap or pull them hard.

Don't disturb them while eating

Dogs are in a high state of alertness when eating, and they will worry that someone or other animals will come to grab their food, or that there is not enough food to eat. If you disturb them while they are eating, they may feel that you are threatening their survival or robbing their resources, creating aggressiveness or anxiety. So, when you feed your dogs, you should give them a quiet and private space, don’t touch them casually, or take food from their bowls, or add food to them, and interact with them after they are finished.

Don't force them to get along with strangers or other animals

Dogs are very social animals. They like to get along with people or other animals they are familiar with and trust. However, they are not friendly and open to all people or animals, and some dogs may feel scared or hostile to strangers or other animals. If you force them to get along with strangers or other animals, they may feel that you are forcing them to do things they don’t want to do, or putting them in danger, causing resistance or escape. Therefore, you should respect the personality and preferences of your dog, and do not force them to get along with strangers or other animals, but give them enough time and space to adapt and accept on their own.

Don't over-punish or spoil them

Dogs are very smart animals that can understand your intentions and emotions through your language and body language, and they will also adjust their behavior based on your feedback. If you over-punish or spoil them, they may confuse or misunderstand your instructions and expectations, or form some bad habits and personalities. So, you should give them a reasonable and consistent education and guidance, and do not over-punish or spoil them, but use appropriate rewards and punishments to motivate and correct their behavior and make them a healthy and happy dog.