Signs of a Happy Dog

A happy dog has a relaxed posture, perhaps lying with one paw tucked under his body. The dog is at peace, and he is perfectly content. Happy dogs feel healthy, secure, and loved. These feelings are a result of its environment and the quality of care owners provide. Proper meals, healthcare, and attention are vital. A clean and positive household is also necessary for your dog to thrive.

Another important aspect of having a happy dog is the quality and quantity of attention it receives. Tender affection and playful attention keep your dog stimulated and intrigued. If he’s in a playful mood, he’s panting, enthusiastically wagging his tail, and could crouch into a “play bow.” He might perk his ears up and could be bouncing or jumping with excitement. These are positive signs of a happy dog.

When a happy dog meets another friendly playmate or person, the dogs will lick one another’s face. This action indicates friendliness. A dog will lick a person’s hand after sniffing it as a form of greeting.

Recognizing these signs of a happy dog provides feedback that your canine is receiving the right amounts of care, love, and training. If your dog is not displaying signs of happiness, then contact us for a free consultation. Our team of dog training professionals can identify key areas and formulate a custom plan to correct them.

View our blog to read more on this AKC series on canine body language.

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Rocky Top K9, your local dog training company in Sevierville, is licensed and insured. Serving East Tennessee, we offer training, boarding, and social events for dogs of all ages. Our trainers are compassionate animal lovers with experience in specialty training, and we want to help enrich your life and your dog’s life through personal obedience training.

We offer custom training packages as well as free consultations and evaluations, private lessons, boarding exclusively for our clients, and AKC programs. Additionally, we plan social events as part of our club. Contact us today! Your dog will thank you.