Have you ever noticed that when a dog is reprimanded for doing something wrong, they have some special actions and reactions? These are actually dogs telling you in their way: "I know I was wrong, I'm introspecting!" "While dogs may not be able to have the same complex emotions and introspection as humans, they do have some behaviors to express their inner feelings. Today, let's take a closer look at what signals dogs send when they "introspect".
1. Do dogs really know how to "introspect"?
First, let's clear up a myth. As animals, dogs do not have the same complex thoughts and emotions as humans. The "reflective" behaviors they exhibit are more based on reactions to the environment and learned behaviors. In other words, dogs don't really have the same "guilt" as humans. They are more based on instinct and past experience in deciding how to deal with the presentState.
2. 4 signals for dogs to "introspect".
1.Yawning: When you reprimand your dog, if you notice that it starts yawning, it's actually a sign that it's nervous and stressed. Dogs don't yawn just because they're sleepy, it's often because they're nervous and anxious. Yawning is a way for dogs to try to relieve this stress.
2.Keep your head down and avoid your gaze: When a dog is reprimanded for doing something wrong, some dogs will choose to lower their head and avoid the sight of their owner. This behavior is most likely due to embarrassment or fear. It knows you're angry, so it chooses to avoid your gaze so as not to provoke more resentment.
3.Licking the tip of the nose: When a dog licks the tip of its nose when reprimanded, it is actually a self-soothing behavior. Licking the tip of the nose can help the dog relieve tension and anxiety in an attempt to calm himself down. It could also be that it is trying to show you favor that it knows it is wrong and wants your forgiveness.
4.Lying on its back: When a dog is reprimanded, it will choose to lie down, especially with its belly facing up. This behavior is actually a gesture of surrender, a sign of admitting mistakes and hoping for your forgiveness. It wants you to stop reprimanding and give it a chance to regain your affection.
3. How to establish a better interactive relationship with a "reflective" dog.
After understanding the dog's "introspection" signals, as owners, how should we establish a better interactive relationship with them? First of all, we need to understand that when dogs do something wrong, we should not punish or reprimand them too harshly. Because it may make them feel more scared and anxious. Instead, we should give them more love and attention.
1.Calm down appropriately: When a dog behaves in a problematic way, first of all, we need to stay calm. Don't overreact or reprimand loudly, as this will only increase your dog's stress. Proper calm handling will make your dog realize that his behavior is unacceptable, but you will not give up on it.
2.Create a calming atmosphere: After reprimanding the dog, give him some time and space to be alone so that he can calm down. During this time, you can stay away from it a little, but don't be too cold or ignore it for a long time. Keep some attention but don't put too much pressure on it.
3.Rebuild interactions: Once your dog has calmed down, you can try to have some simple interactions with him. For example, play with it with toys or give it some tasty snacks. Rebuild your interaction through these actions and let it know that you still love it and care about it.
4.Clear directives: When interacting with your dog, give some clear instructions and expectations. Let it know what behaviors are acceptable and what are not. Through positive reinforcement and encouragement, help it better understand and learn the right behavior patterns.
Conclusion
While we can't simply equate a dog's "reflective" behavior with human emotions and thinking, we can better communicate and communicate with them by observing and understanding their signals. When we are able to read our dogs' voices, we are better able to build a harmonious, intimate relationship with them. I hope that through this article, every shovel officer can better understand their furry children and spend more quality time with them!
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