15 Sure Signs Your Shih Tzu Hates You But You Don't Know

you hate to think that your Shih Tzu isn't happy with you or doesn't really like you but it can happen and they do give you signs that something is off if you pick up on several of these signs you might want to consider changing your behavior instead of assuming it is your dog's behavior that needs to change that's why today's episode we will share 15 signs your Shih Tzu May secretly hate you but you don't know about number one they are showing you their teeth when a shih tzu is showing you their teeth it is a sign of aggression they are angry or upset they might feel they are protecting their territory or they may feel threatened by you or someone else in your household don't ignore this body language your Shih Tzu is telling you there is something wrong you need to listen to them and while a sheiksu might not be able to do much damage with their little teeth you still don't want them acting in a way that they feel they need to protect themselves back off for the moment but then investigate further if this is new behavior for them make sure your furry friend isn't sick or injured or has some medical issue that can cause this type of issue as well number two they're using your house as a toilet is your Shih Tzu suddenly treating your whole house like his personal Powder Room it could be a sign that he's not so happy about your behavior if your pet is pooping wherever he pleases it may be a sign that you're not walking them or changing their litter box frequently enough it could also be a sign your pet is fearful so consider addressing your own behaviors like yelling or slamming doors that could make them scare number three they ignore your commands if your Shih Tzu seems to be giving you the cold shoulder and ignoring your commands all of a sudden it's a good sign they're not happy with you shiitsu in particular May ignore commands when they're feeling upset number four they won't play with you cheats us love to play they love to chase balls and play with their toys and they want you to get involved playing by themselves is great but add in their owner and they are in hog heaven if your Shih Tzu's playing habits have changed or they have stopped playing altogether it is a sign they are unhappy depressed or Just Not That Into You the first thing you should do is make sure they aren't sick or injured a quick trip to the vet will help with this number five they groomed themselves too much it is normal for your dog to scratch or lick themselves once in a while they get a niche just like we do but it if it's constant then something else is wrong they could have fleas and if they have a flea allergy they will lick and bit themselves to the point of pulling out their hair if it isn't fleas or some skin condition then it could be stress an unhappy too will try to make themselves feel better by licking themselves this can be their attempt to deal with anxiety or stress once again a trip to the vet wouldn't hurt number six they aren't eating if you've had a shih tzu for any length of time then you know they love their food and especially treats that's pretty par for the course so if all of a sudden they aren't eating something is up they could be sick or stressed or upset about something going on with you or within the house a missed meal or two isn't a big deal but beyond that or for a few days it shouldn't be ignored number seven they make direct eye contact a lot there is nothing better than when your pup lays their head in your lap and looks lovingly into your eyes it can show just how much they love and trust you however if your Shih Tzu was looking you directly in your eyes without breaking eye contact a lot this could spell trouble One Way dogs show dominance is to stare down their opponent if you see two dogs growling at each other or acting aggressively this is one thing they do to let the other dog know that they are the top dog so if it isn't the loving gaze and just plain naked aggression that's a bad sign number eight they growl at you there is a big difference between barking and growling when it comes to dogs a barking dog just might be a excited to see you or want your attention or to even play a growling dog is not a happy dog they are warning you to stay away if you don't pay attention you could get bit and while a shiitsu isn't going to do a lot of damage you still don't want yours to bite you or someone else or a child this type of behavior you can't ignore if you have been abusing your dog then you can expect this behavior from them if you haven't been and there is no one in your household that is stressing them out or being abusive then they could be injured number nine he refuses to wag his tail when he sees you a Telltale sign that a shiitsu is excited to see you as wagging his tail he will hold the tail higher than its natural position and Wag It furiously this behavior is evident when playing with other dogs sometimes he adopts a playful stance with the bottom elevated inviting you to play with him however if he dislikes you he may tuck away his tail it could be he feels scared nervous or extremely submissive around you some dogs tuck the tail against their belly or between the rear legs especially when feeling defensive number 10 they try to bite you even worse than growling is biting however one might lead to the other if your dog is growling at you and you try to pick them up or touch them there is a good bet they will bite you anytime your Shih Tzu feels threatened they may resort to biting number 11 they avoid you it's hard to feel like you're Shih Tzu suddenly doesn't enjoy your company anymore but it's important to listen up if that's how they're acting pets particularly those who are anxious depressed or have been abused will regularly ignore their human caretakers fortunately using a calm voice rewarding good behavior never hitting or yelling at your pet and demonstrating plenty of patience can help them feel more secure in no time number 12 they become destructive there are a lot of reasons why your to zoo might be destructive from separation anxiety which does US tend to suffer from a lot to fear or not getting enough attention they aren't destroying your home just for the heck of it or to give you the finger there is something wrong and it is their way of showing you that maybe they need more attention when you are home or perhaps they need a dog walker to come by in the middle of the day so they can get some exercise number 13 he doesn't want to be touched most dogs are affectionate and love being touched and cuddled if that's not the case with yours it could be he dislikes you this was the case with my pup as he often resisted any affectionate gesture for me he no longer leaned in to cuddle me back rather he pulled away looking for a way to escape it could be yours isn't accustomed to touch but if he suddenly develops resistance it's a sign he doesn't like you number 14 they aren't sleeping cheats us do like their naps so if they aren't sleeping there is a reason for it my shitsu who was a rescue has always been a little skittish she was abused as a puppy but now that she is getting older she is almost 14 years old and her skittishness has gotten much worse she has a hard time laying down at night and getting any rest shitsu will just walk the house back and forth over and over there is nothing physically wrong with her but she is simply stressed out the vet and I are working on it so there are reasons why your to zoo might stop sleeping but none of them point to things being normal number 15 they don't want you to pet them most dogs including shitsus want to be petted some just want it from time to time While others demand attention all the time either way this is normal behavior for your pet if all of a sudden your dog no longer wants to be pet then something is going on they are you're upset with you or they are not feeling well

Channel: Animal Guide

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Length: 8min 36sec (516 seconds)

Published: Wed May 03 2023