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(#9) Dogs Yawn Because They Really, Really Like You
When you yawn, does your dog immediately follow suit? If it does, that means your bond is a strong one. Canine behavior experts in Japan studied 25 dogs and discovered that they were more likely to yawn after their owners did than when the yawn came from a stranger. More amazingly, the pups generally didn't respond to fake yawns. That means they knew when their owners were genuinely fatigued. Now, if your best friend could only hand you your slippers and the remote...
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(#6) Growling Can Be A Sign Of Affection
There are as many types of growls as there are barks, and not all are uttered in anger. Some dogs growl as a warning to show they're anxious (and a bite is imminent), while others vocalize when they are frustrated and wish to be close to something. Still others growl during play to show they're having fun, but if you've ever come across a dog that "purrs" – well, you know you've shared a special moment with your best friend. These low-pitched growls, called "rumbles," are a sign that your dog is simply loving the affection and attention you're giving her, and she wants it to continue.
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(#7) Dogs Don't Like Hugs, And Their Body Language Shows This
You love your dog and want to show it affection, but one of the worst things you can do, according to researchers, is to give your dog a hug. Dr. Stanley Coren studied hundreds of photos of dogs being embraced by humans. He was looking for signs of stress or discomfort, and the markers, albeit subtle, were there. In a whopping 81.6% of images, the dogs exhibited some evidence of anxiety, including folded-down ears, half-moon eyes, yawns, or a complete avoidance of eye contact. Coren calls dogs "cursorial animals" – their first line of defense, if threatened, is not to bite; it's to run away. Hugging them impedes that instinct and may lead to unwanted trouble.
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(#5) They Really Want To Help You Keep Calm And Carry On
Dogs are primarily lovers – not fighters – and they will use a series of "calming signals" to prevent aggression in other dogs and people. Norwegian dog trainer Turid Rugaas coined the term and says there are about 30 actions that a dog will employ to keep the peace, including yawning, licking, averting his eyes, sniffing the ground, slow walking, laying down, softening the eyes, blinking, and even sneezing. If you sense your dog is giving you a calming signal, take a breather. If he's stressed, employ your own calming signals to let him know he's safe and loved.
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(#4) Dogs Save Lives Out Of Love
You've heard the stories – a dog wakes a family up in the middle the night to alert them of smoke; a soldier is saved in the line of fire when his dog jumps in front of a bullet. What is it that propels them to do this? According to researchers – empathy.
Dr. Ramiro Joly-Mascheroni, a professor at City, University of London, says "humans don't fully recognize others' feelings until age 4 or 5." Dogs, on the other hand, have a "rudimentary form of empathy" built on the strength of their bond with humans. Dr. Brian Hare, the founder of the Duke University Canine Cognition Center, says that bond is formed from something called an "oxytocin loop" – when a dog and human look into each other's eyes, their levels of oxytocin rise. In other words, they both make each other feel loved.
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(#8) They Walk In Circles Because, Back In The Wild, That Was A Useful Skill
We've all seen dogs walk in circles a few times and dig at their beds before finally laying down to sleep. Experts say this is a residual habit from the days when dogs lived in the wild. Canines subconsciously circle an area – which would have been covered in leaves and grasses thousands of years ago – to create a level surface for sleeping. They also scratch at a spot before curling up in an attempt to stay warm or cool. This, once again, is a leftover from the days when digging a hole was paramount for regulating body temperature.
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Can a dog talk? The answer is not. Although they do not speak, the information revealed in their body language may exceed your imagination. The tail gestures are the most common language used by dogs, such as their tails will wobble when they are excited and happy. Although different dog breeds have different appearances and sizes, most of their body signs express roughly similar meanings.
These cute and furry friends are curious about everything, such as sounds, tastes and new friends. It is necessary to understand them better by learning more about their signs, here you could find 10 interesting and common signs that dogs send to their owners. What all owners hope is that they can express it when they are sick.
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