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Dogs might be man’s best friend, but even the best of friends disagree every now and again. There is no feeling in the world worse than the nagging fear that your dog, who loves everything from chasing his tail to burying bones, is mad at you. Even more frustrating? You don’t always know why. It’s not as if dogs can tell us why they’re upset, either. So how, exactly, do you find out why your dog is mad at you? Here’s everything you need to know about why your pup is acting so perturbed.
Signs that a dog is mad
We’ve already established that we need to adjust our definition of “mad” when it comes to dogs, but there are definitely signs to look out for if you want to know if something is off in puppy paradise.
Your dog might act out by breaking rules or refusing to eat. This is probably a sign that your dog wants more attention. Extra playtime and training will do wonders for correcting behavior we often as interpret as anger. You might notice other off-kilter behavior though, like a sudden shyness around people who your dog used to love or extra barking or growling. These are signs not of anger, but of insecurity and anxiety. The key is not to take the behavior personally and to focus on meeting your dog’s social needs to correct the issues.
Family Dog Watcher
If you’re fortunate enough to be in a location where you have a family member or members available and willing to look after your dog in your home, that’s a great option. Chances are your dog is already familiar with this person/people so there wouldn’t be a need to introduce someone completely new who isn’t aware of your dog’s personality and schedule.
Just make sure that you’re clear about how you’d like your dog to be cared for so there aren’t any discrepancies or issues while you’re away. For instance, if you’ve noticed a family member who feeds your pet from the table or lets them jump on them when those are things that you’re strict about, it may cause strife and anguish for your relationship as well as enforce behavior you don’t allow from your dog.
Having a dependable and responsible family member who has the time to help care for your four-legged-family member may not be easy, but even if you don’t have someone like this available when you need them, there are other ways to find your pup care.
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Key Takeaways. Your dog is definitely capable of emotion and may feel upset, but they are not “mad” at you. If your dog acts out when you leave, it’s not anger fueling that activity — it’s boredom. Dogs live in the moment, so any negative emotion they experience will go away as soon as the cause of the upset is removed …