Comments on: Do You Wonder If Your Dog Is Happy?

By: Kimberly Gauthier

Kimberly Gauthier — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 19:07:48 +0000

I have the same questions about our dogs. Although they show me they love me daily, I measure how much. When I get home, they greet me with enthusiasm and then go about their day. Rodrigo, Sydney and Zoey love being next to me, but sometimes Rodrigo won’t “kiss mommy” and I wonder. And Scout is a love bug when he wakes up in the morning, when I’m about to go to work, when I come home and before he goes to bed. The rest of the time he’s like the Tasmanian Devil and not in the mood for a snuggle, so I wonder.

Yep, I’m crazy neurotic.

By: Lauranne

Lauranne — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 08:14:32 +0000

I am always wondering this. I wonder if I’m selfish continuing to see BD but then he is so happy when he does see me. I feel guilty and worry that BD gets more quality one to one time with me but that’s because he will sit and be stroked by anyone whereas Mity will occasionally sit next to you but don’t you dare touch him!! However a lot of it is tied up to my issues and concern, if I just ‘be in the moment’ with them then they are both happy and healthy and that is all that matter really!

By: Greyhounds CAN Sit

Greyhounds CAN Sit — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 07:52:01 +0000

We have 4 friends staying with us for a while. This is quite a culture shock for all the dogs and me, lol! One friend commented today on how happy Beryl is. Actually Beryl is very easy to please, all she needs is access to my bed! I get a very quick hello when I get home from work then she heads straight up to my bedroom. The dogs would all be happier if I didn’t have to work but if they want a roof over their heads and to eat it’s a necessary evil! I’m sure my dogs are happy enough, and I’m sure Honey is too!

By: Jana Rade

Jana Rade — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 05:43:32 +0000

I can see where you’re coming from. Though I think I could always tell whether my dogs were happy or not, whether serene or nuts. I think even laying around and resting can be content and comfy or not.

By: Colby

Colby — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 02:48:47 +0000

Aren’t Goldens always smiling? I’ve actually been thinking about this too. I know Linus especially likes spending time with me so I’m trying to plan more activities we can do together like more walks, trips to the park, and play dates with our friends dogs. Stetson loves food so we plan treat based activities for him like K9 Nosework. Adelle is our little puppy in training and she seems to just enjoy attention and lucky for her she gets lots of it since she accompanies us everywhere.

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 02:47:48 +0000

I’m pretty sure Sherman is happy but I’ve always wondered about Leroy. I think Leroy would be happy on a farm.

By: Ann Sowards

Ann Sowards — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 01:20:05 +0000

I kind of think dogs are perfectly capable and willing to let us know when a situation is on the far side of uncomfortable, enough to make them feel anxiety, boredom, hunger, fear, hurt, anger…I think, in fact, most dogs that have had time to study humans, are superbly good at letting their feelings be kniwn, once trust is established. Just because Honey gets excited about a stranger coming into her purvey doesn’t mean she’s unhappy until that occurs. She just likes excitement, don’t you think? We all like something new, surprising…but not all the time, contentment is under rates, except by dogs.

By: Sage

Sage — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:43:48 +0000

Sage clearly was getting depressed after I had my accident a month ago. We are always so active and her life changed dramatically overnight. Fortunately, we are almost back to normal and she seems more herself. I don’t think some dogs like big changes in their lives, but with a little work, they adapt. Or things get back to normal….

By: Linda - Alfie's Blog

Linda - Alfie's Blog — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:36:58 +0000

Alfie takes play time very seriously and sometimes when we play tug I could swear he looks at me as if to say – seriously? That all you got? Sometimes makes me wonder if I’m good enough 🙂

By: Jen | DOGthusiast.com | StylishCanine.com

Jen | DOGthusiast.com | StylishCanine.com — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 23:56:07 +0000

OK, I just read Slimdoggy’s comment and I suspected but now have a good hunch we have the same set of dogs 🙂