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5 Signs Your Dog May Secretly Hate You
One dog’s ‘hate’ for their owner — and the misconceptions accompanying the aloof pooch.
You might be thinking a dog could never hate its owner. But then, you never met Tater, the Pekingese pup who rarely ever showed me any sign of affection. At one point, I thought she really hated me.
Does your dog hate you? Oh, yes, I am being facetious, but you came here for the tips, so I can’t disappoint, right? Here are the surefire signs your dog may secretly hate you. And why I was wrong, so wrong.
Reason 1 — Don’t touch me!
From the moment I brought Tater home as a wee little puppy, she didn’t like me to pick her up. I’d pick her up, and immediately all four of her tiny little legs flew out like she was doing some kind of Superman pose. I thought it was the cutest thing in the world.
She kind of looked like a little furry tater tot, so that’s how she got her name. But one thing was certain, this little puppy had no interest whatsoever in cuddling or being petted. I thought it was odd for a puppy to behave that way. Usually, puppies are super excited about their new Mommy. But not this one.
