Your dog experiences fear, fear. He may have so-called phobias. He jumps for joy when he sees you, wags his tail. No doubt, your dog is gifted with sensitivity and displays emotion. However, can we consider that these emotions lead to feelings?
Feeling or emotion?
It is clear that emotion originates in the limbic system in humans and animals. Your dog is no different from you on this point. He feels a plethora of emotions. Sadness, fear, fear, joy. He senses your indifference or, on the contrary, your extreme presence.
Feelings come from the consciousness of the human being. They are the consequence of the emotions felt. Many studies have concluded that feeling, in the true sense of the word.
however, if your dog’s emotion translates into an extreme resemblance to certain human feelings, it is only a consequence of your pet’s ability to sponge. Through education and learning, your dog will send back desired emotions, which you can mistake for feelings.
Understanding a dog’s emotions
Several factors make it very easy to identify your dog’s emotion :
- When he wags his tail when he sees his master, he feels joy. This can be the case when you get home. Your dog will be hopping.
- Barking is also a good indicator of your dog’s emotional state. You just have to listen to its frequency. This may cause your dog to show fear as well as anxiety. He can warn of a danger or concern at home.
- Your dog often expresses his fear in multiple ways. He withdraws, licks himself to the point of tearing apart his coat.
- When he feels superior and perceives fear in a human or another dog, your dog becomes dangerous because he is dominant.
How to react to their emotions
If the dog seems incapable of expressing his feelings, he has a great capacity for analysis. All your actions are constantly analyzed, observed, scrutinized by your pet. He probably knows you better than you think. As proof, what if you get up and go get a leash? He will know the promenade is near. He will jump and show his joy.
On your side, you must perceive all the emotions of your dog thanks to the many signals which it emits. You have to meet his needs. Reassure him in case of fear, caress him. Their sensitivity is heightened. In this he is like you.