Dogs are humans' most loyal friends, and they express their emotions and needs in various ways. Among them, barking is one of the most commonly used communication methods for dogs. But do you know? There is a big difference between a dog's barking when he is happy and a dog's barking when he is angry. Today, let’s take a deeper look at the five major signals that dogs “bark happily” and learn how to distinguish how they behave when they are angry.
1. Five major signals for dogs to "bark happily"
1. Smiling face
When you see the corners of your dog's mouth rising and your mouth naturally open, it means that they are smiling, indicating that they are in a very happy mood at the moment. This smile is a natural manifestation of dogs when they are happy and relaxed. On the contrary, dogs usually shut their mouths when they feel fear or nervous. Therefore, by observing the shape of the dog's mouth, we can initially judge their emotional state.
2. The wagging tail
The wagging tail of a dog is another obvious signal when they are happy. When dogs are happy, they start to shake from the base of their tails, and some even shake with their butts. This shaking is the dog sending a message of joy and closeness to his owner. Even if the dog's barking sounds energetic, as long as they wag their tails close to you, it means they are greeting you in a friendly way.
3. The improved sound and stable rhythm
The dog's barking when happy is usually higher and the rhythm is stable. They make cute sounds like "giggles", as if singing in their own way. When dogs are excited, their screams may become more continuous and fast; when calm, they may make 1 to 2 stable sounds. These changes in sounds are the ways that dogs express their happy emotions.
4. Soft eyes
When dogs are happy, their eyes will also become softer, and even squint their eyes and their ears may fall down. This soft expression is a natural expression of the dog when it is relaxed and happy. On the contrary, when dogs get angry, their eyes will become stiff and fierce, as if they have become wild animals. Therefore, by observing the dog's eyes, we can more accurately judge their emotional state.
5. Relaxed body posture
When dogs are happy, their body posture will also become relaxed and natural. They may sway their bodies easily, or even jump. This relaxed posture is a natural manifestation of the dog when he is happy. Instead, when dogs get angry, their bodies become stiff, their muscles tight, and may even make aggressive moves. Therefore, by observing the dog's body posture, we can also judge their emotional state.
2. How to distinguish the performance of dogs when they are angry
After understanding the performance of dogs when they are happy, let’s take a look at how to distinguish their performance when they are angry.
First, when dogs get angry, their expressions become fierce and terrifying. The nose will frown and reveal your teeth, as if you want to attack at any time. This expression contrasts sharply with the soft expression of joy.
Secondly, when the dog gets angry, his ears will rise up and lean forward. This is the action they make to intimidate each other. Compared to the state where the ears fall when you are happy, the ear posture when you are angry is more tense and alert.
The hair on the dog's back will stand up when he is angry. This is a sign of their muscle stiffness and hair standing upside down due to tension or anger. This physical reaction is very different from the relaxed and natural posture when you are happy.
We can also judge whether dogs are angry by observing their behavior. An angry dog may make aggressive moves such as barking, snatching, etc. Happy dogs usually show friendly and intimate behaviors, such as wagging their tails, licking people, etc.
3. Common scenes of dogs "barking with joy"
After understanding the dog's behavior when they are happy and angry, let's take a look at which scenes it is easy to see the dog's "barking with joy".
First, when dogs see a little heart ahead, they may scream out of anticipation and excitement. This call usually means they want to get snacks, or are curious and happy with the food in front of them.
Secondly, when dogs are playing, they may also scream out of excitement and happiness. This call is usually cheerful, expressing the dog's love and enjoyment of the game.
In these scenarios, we need to combine other performances of dogs to comprehensively judge their emotional state. If dogs bark while showing friendly behaviors such as wagging their tails and licking people, then they are likely to be expressing their emotions happily. And if the dog's barking is accompanied by fierce expressions and aggressive movements, they may be angry or feeling threatened.
Summary
Dogs are very sensitive and emotional animals that express their emotions and needs in various ways. As owners, we need to accurately judge their emotional state by observing their expressions, voices and behaviors, and provide appropriate responses and care in a timely manner.
By understanding the dog's performance when it is happy and angry and common scenarios, we can better communicate and interact with them and establish a closer and harmonious relationship. At the same time, we also need to constantly learn and explore to better understand the inner world of dogs and let them live a happier and happier life with our company.