VIDEO: 12 THINGS YOUR DOG HATES

Dogs are perceived as being happy creatures – man's best friend and all that jazz. And most dog owners treat their dogs like a best friend, doing everything to make them feel happy, loved and comfortable.

But, even though your dog probably does have unconditional love for you, you might be doing things that your dog actually hates – and he might just be slapping on a smile and a wagging tail to keep you happy.

So, do you want to keep your dog happy? If you do, you need to understand them. And in order to understand your doggy pet, you need to know what they love, and what actually drives them crazy – and not in a good way.

For example (and we're sorry if we're bursting any bubbles here), despite all the adorable photos we've seen, dogs actually hate it when you hug them! In the animal mind, this is seen as forced control – and they don't dig it.

Watch the video to find out more about what you should avoid when you're with your pup!