Oct 2 • General discussion
🐾 Understanding Your Dog’s Emotions 🐾
Did you know dogs have 7 (possibly 8!) emotional and motivational systems just like us? These systems shape how they interact with the world and with us every single day.
✨ Here’s a quick breakdown:
- Fear – linked to survival and self-preservation
- Panic – connected to attachment and loss
- Rage – triggered by loss of territory or resources
- Seeking – curiosity and investigating their world
- Lust – reproduction drives
- Care – nurturing towards dependants
- Play – rough & tumble social learning
- Pain (possible 8th) – physical suffering
💡 Why this matters: When we understand which system a dog is operating in, we can support them better. For example, a dog barking might not be “naughty” — they could be in panic mode because of separation, or in fear because of a loud noise.
👉 By tuning into these systems, we can meet our dogs where they are emotionally, strengthen our bond, and help them thrive.
🐶💬 Which of these emotional systems do you notice most in your own dog?
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🐾 Understanding Your Dog’s Emotions 🐾
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