Dogs are very special animals and quite transparent and expressive. It is relatively easy to guess what is wrong with them and how they are doing. However, it is always good to know what they like a lot and what they hate to make them happier to the best of our ability.
The behavior, characteristics and in general the psychological traits of dogs are increasingly the subject of scientific studies. For example, a study carried out by the National Autonomous University of Mexico in 2017 concluded that dogs distinguish human emotions, since each one is represented in their brain, and specifically the one that they best distinguish is happiness.
This is how they perceive our emotions and act accordingly. Surely sometime, when you have felt sad or very happy, your dog has reciprocated by rejoicing or trying to comfort you … It is no coincidence!
Communication with our dog, therefore, is very important. We must make an effort to make our facial expressions clear to them, as well as use body language to communicate with him. Although he understands us, he is not a fortune teller; Be patient, especially during the first weeks at home, a fundamental moment to establish the foundations of your relationship.
The tone of voice also plays a role. Dogs are quite guided by the expressiveness of our voice, since so many years of domestication have taught them that it is a good method to understand us. It seems that, according to a study carried out by the Eötvös Lorand University in Budapest, the brains of dogs processes language in two hemispheres. In one, the verbal language, and in another, the non-verbal (that is, the tone of voice and gestures), much like our brain. For this reason they are able to perceive not only what we say to them, but also the intonations with which we address them. And that’s why they capture our mood so well.
But, for good communication and a good relationship with our dogs, it is essential to know what they love and what they hate. Therefore, we bring you some of his favorite actions, so that you take it into account.
