On a sunny afternoon, the golden retriever "Quanqiu" of Xiao Wang's family sat quietly by the window, with a hint of melancholy in his eyes.
Xiao Wang had just returned from outside and felt nervous when he saw this scene.
He realized that although he gave "ball ball" enough food and care every day, he might have ignored its inner emotional needs.
The emotional world of dogs is rich and colorful, and every psychological activity of them is worthy of our in-depth understanding.
1. Loneliness psychology
When the owner is not at home for a long time, the dog may feel lonely.
They are sociable animals and are used to being with their companions.
Long time of staying alone will make them anxious.
To alleviate this mood, owners can interact with them by providing toys, scheduling regular social events, or using pet monitoring devices.
2. Fearfulness
Dogs may be afraid of sudden noises, strangers or other animals.
Fear can cause them to act defensively and even run away.
In this case, the master needs to patiently appease them and gradually help them adapt or overcome these sources of fear.
3. Jealousy
Dogs can also feel jealous, especially when they see their owners pay attention to other pets or people.
Jealousy can lead to behavioral problems such as yelling or destruction.
Owners should balance their attention to all pets and reward dogs when they perform well to enhance their sense of security.
4. Anxiety psychology
Whether it is due to separation anxiety or environmental changes, anxiety may affect the mental health of the dog.
Shapes may include excessive licking, trembling, or gasping.
In this case, the owner needs to identify the source of anxiety and take corresponding measures such as behavioral training or medication.
5. Excitement
Dogs will be excited when they see their owners or participate in interesting activities.
This emotion is usually manifested as a tail wag, jumping, or moving quickly.
Although this is a positive emotion, over-excitement can lead to uncontrollable behavior.
The owner should learn to understand their excitement signals and provide guidance in time.
6. Frustration Psychology
Lack of adequate exercise, stimulation, or social interaction may cause the dog to feel frustrated.
Frustrated dogs may show lack of vitality, loss of appetite, or loss of interest in activities they usually like.
provides more mental and physical stimulation to help them rejuvenate.
7. Curiosity
Dogs are naturally full of curiosity and like to explore their surroundings.
This curiosity drives them to sniff, bite or play with new things.
Owners should encourage this exploration behavior while ensuring environmental safety and avoiding dogs from exposure to harmful substances.
8. Attachment psychology
Dogs have a strong sense of attachment to their owners, and they long for caress and attention from their owners.
Attached dogs may show uneasiness when their owner leaves and extreme joy when their owner returns.
Establishing stable daily routines and giving them enough care can strengthen this intimate relationship.
Summary:
Understanding dogs’ psychological activities is crucial to establishing and maintaining a healthy relationship with them.
As shovelers, we should invest time and energy to observe and understand their emotional needs, providing them with a loving, safe and exciting environment.
Let us become more caring pet owners together, bringing them more happiness and satisfaction by learning and understanding the psychological activities of dogs.
If you have any questions or experiences about dogs’ psychological activities, please share and communicate and work together for the dog’s happy life.