What can cause a dog to be in a bad mood: the main reasons

31.05.2023 12:41

Sometimes dog owners notice that their pet is down and shows no interest even in his favorite ball, refusing to go for a walk.

Let's figure out why a dog might be in a bad mood.

First of all, we should not forget that our four-legged friends have a strong connection with their owners and are able to sense their emotions.

Therefore, if you are sad, you should not be surprised by the sad look of your dog - it simply reflects your mood.

The dog's mood may also decline if it wanted to get acquainted, for example, with a new pet that appeared at the neighbors', and the latter demonstrated aggression, and instead of the standard sniffing procedure, a skirmish occurred. This is definitely not a fun time.

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Emotional swings are a common occurrence for dogs that are in a phase of active growth or “mating season”, which is explained by an increase in the amount of hormones.

And tails are subject to seasonal fluctuations no less than humans. Weather-sensitive animals react to increased pressure, magnetic storms and other perturbations.

Finally, the reason for sadness may be explained by a disruption in the dog’s usual schedule – for example, when the owner forgot to feed the pet or postponed a walk for later.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources