Dog Psychology Features

Dogs have long been human companions. They are faithful and intelligent. Homo sapiens cannot but reckon with these important representatives on Earth. Dogs are his main helpers and companions. They are ready to serve until the end of their days, to love just like that and not pay attention to cruelty. Each such creature may have a soul and character. These qualities must be reckoned with.

Dog lovers simply do not want to know that these animals are guided only by instincts, reflexes and experience. Let us consider these concepts in order.

• Reflex - This is the response of any organism to environmental actions. With this quality, dogs occupy their specific niche in nature.
• Dog experience says that these animals were able to find common interests with humans and become one with him.
• Instinct - This is one of the natural signs inherent in all living things on Earth. In dogs, instincts are manifested to one degree or another. It all depends on life in a particular environment.

And if you express thoughts about instincts, then a person often forgets about them (mainly because of a great love for dogs). And in vain. It is necessary to remember the presence of the following factors.

• A dog can bite. This is likely to happen because of fear, pain, because of the protection of their offspring, themselves and the owner. The animal is always on the alert. It can tolerate resentment from the owner, but at the same time bite an outsider for the slightest aggression. So the basic instinct works. Dogs live in a pack, and the leader is there. A family of people is also a pack. And the master is the leader. The leader must be respected and put up with his will.
• And if we talk about pack behavior, you need to remember that you can not limit the pet from contacts with other dogs. A man cannot give a dog the “communication” that his brethren will give. If you are afraid that your pet will “pick up” any infection from other individuals, then get vaccinated on time. Then feel free to bring your favorite to the site, and let him frolic there in the company of friends. Like any creature, the dog needs to learn a rather intertwined behavior in social terms, including a system of tactile, olfactory and visual communications. And this language must be mastered by every dog.
• Do not suppress sexual activity. Often the owners scold and punish for attempts to cage other dogs during the game. Dogs are not people, and they do not need to impose moral behavior.
• A yawning dog does not tell you that she is tired or wants to sleep. Often, a yawn indicates nervousness, especially when your pet makes sounds.
• Pets love to clean their faces on the ground. This ritual is fun. And if such actions occur, then this means contentment and satiety.
• If a dog bites someone, this does not mean that only the dog is to blame. It often happens that people themselves "run into" trouble. Each animal has its own disposition and there is a personal space that should not be disturbed by strangers.
• It should be remembered that the pet of your good friends is a strange dog for you. If you want constant communication with an animal, get your own personal pet.
• Do not be alarmed when a dog comes up to you and tries to make friends with you, sniffing clothes. Such actions do not mean that she wants to bite you. Just like that, the dog is trying to "make out" you. Our smaller brothers “see” more with their nose than with their eyes.
• When you go for a walk with a faithful friend, then try to take him on a leash and bypass all other individuals. Moreover, you do not need to go with your dog to meet another unfamiliar dog (due to the fact that these animals are characterized by territorial integrity).

Science is trying to prove that animals can experience emotions. Those who have kept a dog at home at least once know that they can express some kind of behavior that looks quite emotional.

And it seems to us at the same time that animals experience emotions on a par with people. Let us examine in order the expression of “canine” feelings.

• Affect expression Is the influence of the tail. When trouble happens, the pets wag their tail to the left more strongly (this is how activity in the left half of the brain affects) and, conversely, when expressing positive moments, the tail is directed to the right (the right half of the brain works this way).
• Definitely, all dogs look at the wagging tail of other dogs. So they can recognize the mood of their relatives. Dogs also perceive the attitude of people to themselves by their voices and faces.
• Pets can learn. They can recognize human faces in photographs.
• Guilty feelings. If the pet is guilty, then he tries not to look into the eyes of his master. The guilty dog ​​lowers his ears, lays down and begins to whimper. It seems that she is ashamed.
• Jealousy is inherent in our pets. As soon as the owner turns his attention in the presence of a dog to another animal or a small child, the pet immediately begins to fuss, wave its tail and in every possible way turn its attention to itself. However, one must remember: dog jealousy has not been proven by scientists.

The psychology of dogs is unlimited devotion, so we see our relatives in them. And this is completely wrong from the point of view of the proper education of animals. However, a dog is a social animal, and a person with pleasure lets it into his society.

There are few people on Earth who don't like dogs. They are our main assistants. And despite the allegations that dogs have no souls, and their behavior is based on instincts, “rooted” dog lovers do not believe in them.

To talk about the relationship between man and dog, you need to experience these vital moments.

Animals give friendship to a person and heal. From positive emotions of communicating with them, homo sapiens appears in vitality, blood pressure decreases, motivation for an active lifestyle awakens. Some animals perform complex work in rescue expeditions as search engines. Other service dogs are looking for drugs and weapons, thereby protecting our peace. Pets guard at home, protect people.

Owners should know their responsibility to those who have been tamed. Therefore, pets should be brought up and treated as children.

As soon as the dog enters the home of people, it forms a huge connection with all households. Your pet will live by your interests. Therefore, “connect” it to your favorite pastimes.

The dog must feel its need. The pet will give you caress and care for free. The main thing is that you never betray your friend. The owner’s betrayal of the dog is the worst thing that can happen in the life of an animal. Therefore, if you are not confident in your abilities, then it is better to abandon the thought of a true friend.

About the strange habits of dogs, see below.