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Happy Dog?

WillyWonkaBar · 2009-06-25 11:46:57

What are the signs of a Happy Dog? (what they do with their face, body language etc..)

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25-06-2009 12:46pm

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WillyWonkaBar

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What are the signs of a Happy Dog?
(what they do with their face, body language etc..)

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#2 25-06-2009 1:25pm
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I suppose their general behaviour, a bouncy, energetic dog (so long as it's not frantic) would generally be happy I suppose.

I think it depends on the dog really, Harley has a little old man face and looks worried all the time, but he's not. Plus, when he gets something like a treat or the start of a game his face does "light up" but we see it because we know him.

TBH it's easier to see signs of "unhappiness" (fear/agression/obsession) in a dog than it is to see happiness. For me anyway.

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#3 25-06-2009 2:09pm
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A wagging tail is always a good sign, especially for my Cocker.

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