Sometimes it can seem like our canine companions can read our emotions. Especially when we’re down, and our dogs come to comfort us, it can be hard to deny that they can sense our feelings. But is that what’s happening, or are out pups just responding to our body language or tone?<\/p>\n
Empathy is defined as being able to theoretically “put yourself in someone else’s shoes,” meaning you’re able to imagine the emotions and perspective of another person, helping you understand their situation better. So, can your dog out their paws in your shoes? According to recent studies, the average adult dog has the same mental abilities as a toddler – who aren’t considered to be capable of empathy yet. So even though this may be a sign that suggests our pups aren’t capable of empathy, it doesn’t disprove that our durry friends react to our different emotional states.<\/p>\n
Other scientific studies support the idea that even though our pups don’t funny understand what or why we are feeling a certain way, they’re still able to respond to our emotions. So, in other words, Fido may not fully understand how you feel, but they know you’re feeling something that isn’t positive and want to help you feel better.<\/p>\n
Dogs are sensitive creatures; they have a heightened sense of smell and hearing, causing them to be hyperaware of situations usually. When it comes to our emotions, there are a handful of ways our dogs try to interpret how we feel.<\/p>\n
Especially if you’ve had your pup for a while, you probably know the different steps they take to comfort you – but maybe you haven’t picked up on them all. You furry friend ay react your low mood by:<\/p>\n
When your furry friend is able to notice your sadness and actively tries to comfort you, it feels great – but why? A huge reason dogs are such amazing comforters to their owners is because they aren’t human. Relationships between people can become complicated by expectations, choice of words, and judgments. But when it comes to our canine companions, they show us loyalty, love, and comfort – without ever asking for anything in return. Sometimes when you’re going through a hard time, all you need is some nonverbal comfort from your furry friend.<\/p>\n
Every dog is different, though, so if your canine isn’t immediately by your side when you’re upset, don’t assume they don’t care about you. Your pooch may be taking care of you in their own way, like giving you space. Just know as long as you are providing your dog with love and safety – they’ll do the same for you because you’re a part of their pack.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Sometimes it can seem like our canine companions can read our emotions. Especially when we’re down, and our dogs come to comfort us, it can be hard to deny that they can sense our feelings. But is that what’s happening, or are out pups just responding to our body language or tone? Do Canines Show…<\/p>\n