What are the signs of jealousy in dogs?

1. Signs of dog jealousy

Dog jealousy usually occurs when there is a certain interaction between the owner and other pets/people, which causes the dog’s dissatisfaction and jealousy. . There are many forms of expression, the following are some common ones:

1.1 The dog will raise its tail, droop its ears, and the whole body becomes tense. This is a gesture of the dog expressing displeasure.

1.2 The dog will purr, hum or bark softly to express its inner dissatisfaction and unhappiness.

1.3 The dog will try to interrupt the interaction between the owner and other people/pets, such as jumping up, interrupting or stealing the owner's attention.

2. Reason analysis

Why do dogs become jealous? A simple reason is that they want attention and love from their owners. Dogs are social animals and need interaction with people to maintain their emotional and physical health. If their owners ignore their needs, they can easily become jealous.

In addition, dogs are also possessive animals. They want to be their owner's only and most important companion. If other pets or people intervene, it will upset their balance and cause jealousy and dissatisfaction.

3. Countermeasures

How do owners deal with their dogs’ jealousy? The following are some countermeasures:

3.1 Give dogs more attention and love, let them know that they are unique and most important.

3.2 Don’t ignore the needs of dogs, accompany and interact with them in a timely manner, so that they can feel the warm care of their owners.

3.3 Avoid directly ignoring the dog’s dissatisfaction, communicate with them, and let them understand why other people/pets also need the owner’s attention and companionship.

3.4 Appropriately guide dogs’ emotions, help them gradually adapt to and accept the existence of other people/pets, and let them slowly release their jealousy.

4. Summary

Dog jealousy is a very common emotion, and owners need to understand and deal with this situation appropriately. Communicate and communicate with the dog, give more attention and love, and help the dog adapt and release jealousy, so that a healthier and more stable owner-pet relationship can be established.