๐Ÿถ How to Communicate with Dogs

๐Ÿถ How to Communicate with Dogs

๐Ÿพ How Dogs Act When They Want Something

To speak with a dog and understand it, you need to learn their body language. Dogs are quite intelligent. For example, if your dog—or any dog—comes to you, it might not just mean they want to play. They could be hungry, thirsty, or want to go outside.

The way to figure it out is simple: just ask. Dogs do understand you, especially when you say their name. For example, if your dog is thirsty, you might ask, “Muffin, are you thirsty?” If Muffin wags her tail and walks to her bowl, that’s a yes. Sometimes, dogs will even make a sound with their bowl to let you know.




If your dog wants to go outside, they might come to you wagging their tail quickly. This usually means they’re excited or happy. Some dogs might even smile or spin in circles. If you ask, “Do you want to go out?” and they wag their tail and run to the door, that’s a clear yes. If they don’t respond or walk away, they probably don’t want to go out.


When a dog wants to come back inside, they might scratch or knock on the door. If they’re hungry, they might lick their bowl or nudge it with their head. And if they want a tummy rub? They’ll roll over and show you their belly. Pretty simple, right?



๐Ÿง  Dogs and Their Emotions

This part is a little trickier, but still easy to learn. As we mentioned, a happy dog wags its tail. An excited dog might spin in circles. If a dog wants to say sorry, it might lower its head to show it feels bad.

A scared dog will tuck its tail between its legs, widen its eyes, and lower its head. An angry dog might growl or become aggressive.

Dogs don’t just understand your words—they can also feel your emotions. They’re kind of like empaths. Some dogs are especially good at sensing how you feel, while others are more focused on protecting you than comforting you. Every dog is different.


❤️ Final Thoughts

Dogs are truly special. I hope this helps you understand them better from now on.

Article written by: Luciana Amunet Stonewell
Photos from: Wikipedia, American Kenel Club, Purina
Special thanks to: My dog Brownie, who helped me understand what dogs are really like ๐Ÿพ

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