by Kimberly Morin

Created on: November 15, 2008

Understanding Your Dog's Emotions

Sometimes our intuition comes into play as our dogs have a message for us. This could portray a comforting reassurance, they want a belly rub or maybe they are acknowledging as a good judge of character. Dogs are known for the best judges of character for people. For example, if a dog growls at someone, their owner's first instinct is that their dog does not like that person. This reaction commonly deters the owner away from interacting with that person or stranger as they follow their dog's gut feeling. We use our intuition to listen to our dog's intuition. This relay effect enhances being in-tune with one another therefore you become intuitive together.

We as humans are using a form of telepathic communication with our dogs by becoming in-tune to their feelings and emotions. They in return are in-tune with our thoughts and actions and will act out depending on our mood. If we are angry and frustrated, our dogs can sense those emotions and will counteract them by misbehaving. our dogs learn from our actions and behaviors, so it is important to use positive reinforcement as your main source of intuitive training.

To learn from our dogs is to gain some of the greatest wisdom of all time! We will learn what their emotions are telling us through their temperament and personality. We will find out what unconditional love truly is and how to love unconditionally back. We will have a purpose in life as we care for our "fur children" that without us could not fend for themselves. Our natural instinct will know how to care for them and what they are thinking as our intuition will lead the way to becoming intuitive with our dogs!

Dogs are very sensitive in many ways. All sounds alert their ears so it is important to take that into consideration whether you are walking in the park, attending a family gathering or just spending a quiet evening at home. When pets are home alone, some tend to be frightened. For example, the fourth of July is pertinent to have your house or yard escape proof as trying to escape from the loud noise on this night is not unusual.

When your pet makes noise, loud or soft, they are communicating to us as their way of trying to tell us something. As loving owners it is our job to decipher the meaning of what they are trying to say. We do so by looking at their behavior. Are they making a crying sound as if they are hurt or ill? Are they upset or frightened? Or perhaps anxious or nervous? Look at the signs of their expressions, the sound of the noise they are making and their activity level. Are they pacing or more quiet and reserved than usual? All of these emotions portray how your pet is feeling and as we continue to stay in-tune with their feelings and emotions, we can better determine how to react.

Since dogs are very sensitive to our actions and behaviors, it is crucial that we exemplify positive characteristics when we are around them. Our dogs can sense our emotions very easily and will usually counteract us by acting out irrationally. When experiencing these irrational behaviors from your dog, try to resolve the situation always using positive reinforcement.

Understanding your dog will come natural to you. These techniques will strengthen your relationship as you experience life through your dog's eyes. As you listen mentally and emotionally to your dog's thoughts and needs, you will better understand the love and devotion they have for you!

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