When it comes to our extended family members, it is important that we make sure they are living life to the full. It is hard when our pets cannot communicate to use how they are feeling using words, but that does not mean that they are not happy and are not showing us! There are many signs we can look out for when it comes to making sure our furry friends are doing A-OK!
This piece will take you through indications dogs give when they are happy!
A Wagging Tail
Perhaps one of the most common signs of a dog’s happiness, a wagging tail can indicate that your pup is as happy as Larry. That being said, because wagging their tail is a behavior they use to be vocal, it could also mean that your pup is feeling nervous or showing signs of anxiety. It is up to you to determine the situation, but if you are playing together or they are eating their favorite treats, there is a good chance that the wagging tail is saying, “I am happy!”.
Floppy Ears
Those cute floppy ears are a good thing. Dogs often have a relaxed ear position where they fall naturally against the head when they are relaxed or happy. If your furry friend has their ears pinned back, this can be an indicator that something might not be right. Pinned back ears are a common sign that your dog is experiencing stress, so try and make them feel comfortable and soothe them accordingly!
Getting a Good Amount of Zzz’s
Happy and healthy adult dogs sleep for, on average, 16 hours a day. Take a moment to calm your jealousy. These happy hounds do not achieve REM sleep like the fortunate among us do, so they often sleep more to compensate for the lack of long deep sleep because of their disturbed sleeping patterns.
For example, have you ever seen a pup happily snoozing away, only to hear you open a packet of chips and their one eye immediately opens? Snacks, playing, anything exciting is almost always more desired than sleep, and happyfitdog.com can take you through all kinds of knowledge about what they will love to do. They can nap later!
Showing Their Belly
Nothing says, “I am a happy pup” than when your pup rolls over for a belly tickle. Not only does this indicate happiness, but perhaps just as importantly, it demonstrates trust. For a dog (and possibly a human), being on your back and exposing your belly is a position of vulnerability, so if your dog wanders over to you and presents you with a rollover, this is an excellent sign they are happy and comfortable.
Friendly Towards Others
When dogs are happy, they are much more friendly and social towards other dogs and people. They are not overly aggressive in new situations, including animals and humans, and are more likely to want to play or mind their own business. It turns out humans and dogs have a lot in common.
