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Dogs are the most pets that we keep in our home. We spend some of our free time with our dogs. We sometimes take a walk with our dogs, play with them among other things. But the question we keep on asking do our dogs have the feeling? How can we know that they have a feeling? What are some of the feeling do they show?

To answer this question, we have discussed them in this article. Dogs do have the feeling. Just like human beings, they can feel. Feelings in dogs are expressed in various ways. In most of their time, they use their tail to show how they feel. Scientific research has proved that dogs have emotions, but their emotion is not such complex as it is in human beings. The difference with human beings is how we express our emotions.

Most dog experts agree that does show only basic emotions. This is because they do not have ulterior motives that can express complicated feelings and emotions. They only show emotions like joy, anger, love, fear, distress, and excitement. To them, they do not have the ability of reasoning on complex emotions. Their emotions are pure, honest and straightforward to express.

 

Common emotions expressed by dogs

Happiness. Have you have watched your dog while it’s in his yard? Have you have noticed when the tongue is out or when its face look goofy and tail working well? A scientist has proved that this is some of the moment when your dog is expressing certain emotions. At this moment the dog appears to be laughing. At this time their caudate nucleus, the brain part is active with dopamine receptors which play a significant role in expressing happiness. They add that the brain of the dogs is like of that of a human being. They show happiness when anticipated just like in human beings.

 

Feeling of sadness in dogs

Most animals do experience sadness especially when they lose their closest friends. This is the same with dogs. When they learn we are sad, they feel we have lost confidence in them. Dogs are unique, they can know when we are happy and sad for them. They will try to build their relationship with us when they realize this. But if we fail to accept they will be groom the whole day.

 

Feeling of fear

When a dog expresses fear, you can notice. They will cowry their tails firmly within their legs. They too urinate or defecate. They also try to attack the person or the object they are fearing. Fear is an essential emotion in your dog. It will help you to know that your dog is unpredictable. They can also alert you in case of something terrible.

 

Feeling of anxiety

Anxiety is the feeling of responsibility towards fear or threat. With the feeling makes the dog treble, avoid, pacing and show inappropriate elimination. The researcher has not agreed whether the anxiety in dogs is the same as those in human beings. However, anxiety in dogs is known well by FDA which treats those dogs that are anxious.

 

Empathy and reasoning

This is one of the significant emotion that has been discussed by scientists. Can a dog feel the same way we feel? Can they connect with what we are undergoing? Those who have dogs make a claim they can. They can comfort us when we are undergoing the pain. This has however not been proved scientifically. Various studies have shown a show of concern in some dogs when we are faced with a difficult situation. In one study some dogs do come to rescue one. This is similar to when one fall hurt. We like to engage our dogs in playing with them.

 

Loneliness

Loneliness is one of the primary feelings that are expressed by our dogs. Dogs do try to adapt to their new environment when they found themselves in a given situation. Dogs like to be with others. They thrive in a
group and develop a language in which they will enjoy when they are in a group. When they are alone, they will express themselves. They will look unhappy, saddened and so stressed. This is an indication of loneliness.

 

The pack and bereavement

Dogs who like to be in company with fellow dogs do show some distress when one of the fellow dogs dies. There are so many evidence that has shown this. Various vets have been getting various stories from their clients concerning their dogs. Some dog breeds will be listless for some weeks. This is when they lack pack support from their fellow who has died. Dog experts have explained that dogs have their leaders. However, in their relationship, they look equal. When the fellow dies, they feel the same without knowing who the leader is. This affects their mind, and the state of their behavior can be openly be observed.

 

Showing off and playfulness

Dogs are brilliant. Some breed is focused on us by herding and knows how to behave to get us to be involved. When we are playing, they can bring the ball to us. They can also be involved in the play by barking to get in contact with us. The primary purpose of doing this is to be involved. However, when we change our mood and stop playing, they will show off as they think we have ignored them. When they are alone at home, they can bark. They think you will come and take them. You will pay attention to them.

 

Understanding your dog’s emotions

We have discussed the emotions expressed by our dogs. It’s good for you to understand the feelings or emotions of your dogs. Dogs are like children. They can love you and fear you. They do not have the complex mental capability of showing intentional hurtful among other complex emotions. Your dog will be your best friend when you are close to them. The important that you should know is that your dog can love and show happiness.

 

Conclusion

We have discussed some of the feeling that dog express. Just like human beings, dogs have felt. However, their emotions are pure or basic emotions. Try to understand the feeling of your dog.

 

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