Never Ignore What Your Dog Is Trying to Tell You

for dogs loyalty goes beyond staring at you with adoration they'll protect you with their life without a second thought if they deem it necessary but before it gets that far they always make sure to warn you when something isn't right unfortunately their signs can be so subtle and often adorable that we dog owners frequently mistake them as just our dog being strange so how do you know when your dog's sudden interest in cuddling isn't because they're feeling ch why are they growling at an old friend you're meeting for the first time in years what's with

their sudden interest in the gas heater you've been using all winter in this video we'll dive into how dogs tell you something is wrong and why you should never ignore what your dog is trying to tell you they might just save your life before we start remember to subscribe and join our K9 loving Community for more top tips on understanding your dog number one you're not well there's nothing fun about being ill but our dog's attention makes things a bit better dogs don't just know you're feeling under the weather when you know you feel sick

their noses are so good they can tell when something isn't right before you've been diagnosed or before you start showing symptoms this is because they can smell changes in your blood sugar levels and hormones they even hear changes in your heart rate while these changes might be too subtle for our senses to notice dogs see the world differently and their senses are far more powerful they might not understand what they're smelling but they know how you're supposed to smell and will let you know when something's off dogs can also detect cancer or heart attacks and

have saved their owner's lives when they sense something strange they'll alert You by paying you more attention than usual they might spend more time sniffing you or staring more often if they're a medical alert dog they'll demonstrate the alert Behavior they've been taught signaling something is wrong number two emotional support Boop after a bad day you just want to curl up somewhere quiet and relax while you might feel sad or angry you might not realize that your scent changes with your emotions too your dog however knows you're not happy and they'll do their best to

help you feel better they might be nervous that they're the ones who've upset you if you're mad or just be extra cuddly if you're on the verge of tears either way they'll stick close to tell you every everything will be okay and it's all right to be sad for a while with all the special attention from our adoring pups all our stresses and upsets from the day feel that much smaller it might take a while to feel happy again but our dogs are nothing if not supportive they'll be there for your highs and lows and

love you anyway number three there's a storm coming it's not just Health mood and hormonal changes that dogs can detect they're also highly tuned to changes in the weather some of us can tell the weather's changing due to aches in our bones or headaches from pressure changes but dogs are even better at telling when a storm will hit or just when it's going to rain you might not realize a storm is brewing until it hits but your dog can feel the shift in the weather they're just not so good at telling you why they're suddenly

reluctant to go outside you might wonder why they stare at you in disbelief when you try to take them outside for a bathroom break don't you know it's about to rain they'd rather stay warm and dry thank you other dogs might make their discomfort more obvious they might be more Restless than normal and pace around a lot more or if they're particularly nervous about thunder they might spend more time in their crate or hidden away under the table not only can they smell changes in the air but they can also hear distant storms before you

can number four who you going to call has your ever freaked you out by staring at something you can't see or gone barking mad over some mystery noise only they've heard while it might seem like they've gone mad or you need to call in the Ghostbusters your dog is trying to tell you that something isn't right although many people believe that dogs can see ghosts and it's easy to assume your house is haunted the truth is usually far less paranormal your dog might be reacting to a gas leak or the smell of smoke from a

burnt out fuse mice and the house can set your dog off too they'll hear them scuttling through the walls and stare at one spot for ages with a puzzled look as they try to figure out how to get the mouse out either way if your dog starts paying close attention to the gas heater or one of the walls you might want to investigate they could be telling you there's a dangerous problem somewhere or maybe you have rodent freeloaders taking advantage of the warm house number five I have a problem dogs are renowned for saving their

owner lives by warning them about emergencies but they also communicate their own needs in similar ways they'll talk to you about health issues they might have or whether they're cold or uncomfortable while they might not understand why their stomach is hurting they can still let you know it's bothering them by changing their eating habits or shying away when you try to give them a belly rub some signs are more obvious than others a trembling dog who refuses to leave your side is a big sign that they've heard or seen something that's scared them and they

want to stay near you for reassurance everyone's favorite wagging tale is a sure sign that they're delighted to see you but other signs are subtler they might go off their food if they're in pain or have another underlying health condition their behavior might change suddenly if something else is bothering them since they can't tell you exactly what's wrong it's important to pay attention to contextual Clues as well as their body language to figure out what they're trying to tell you number six I'm bored compared to our busy schedules dogs have very little to do all

day besides chew on things and nap even the laziest dog needs enrichment opportunities sometimes they might feel like you've forgotten about them why are you so interested in that flickering screen anyway staring at you or booping your leg with their snoot are ways dogs use to get your attention if neither works and your dog gets bored enough they'll resort to finding their own entertainment this can be as simple as pacing back and forth or chasing their tail some dogs will start to chew things or show other bad behavior in an attempt to reduce some frustration

you can't really blame them either if your dog is feeling neglected and bored they'll do anything to get your attention they hate being yelled at but at least you're paying attention to them now number seven don't go that way on a walk you and your dog encounter all sorts of people sights and smells but walking those dark city streets isn't always safe while you might be unaware of the danger lurking in that alley you want to take as a shortcut home your dog will notice and warn you away even before you realize anyone else is

standing in that dark shadowy corner dogs have an instinctive desire to keep themselves and their packmates safe which means they pay close attention to their surroundings this might be barking at the mail carrier who dares walk up the drive every day or staying alert during walks if they sense something isn't right or see something odd in that dark alley that your eyes can't quite make out they'll do anything they can to stop you going that way this might be as simple as not moving closer to the Danger trying to go the other way or snarling

and raising their hackles number eight don't trust them one of the most well-known ways dogs save their owners is through their uncount knowledge when and someone isn't as good as they first appear dogs have excellent Insight when it comes to people whether they're old friends or strangers they rely on body language sense and their hearing to tell when someone means well or is completely dodgy dogs don't always react with aggression when they sense someone is no good you might notice your dog acting wearily to someone you've met a snarl or raised hackles are dead giveaways

that your dog thinks something is wrong with a stranger but also pay ATT ition if your dog shies away or stares relentlessly at your new friend especially if they're usually super friendly to everyone whenever you're out of the house number nine the snoot knows you're expecting along with serious health conditions your dog can also tell when you're expecting a baby your scent changes during pregnancy due to hormones and mood swings dogs pick up on this they might not realize there's a new family member on the way but they react to the changes in your body

all the same it's difficult to tell how early dogs can tell your pregnant and it's not like they can vocalize their suspicions but they can announce the change in their own way some dogs become extra protective or especially cuddly While others are more nervous about your new scent they also might be incredibly interested in your stomach even before you start showing have you ever wondered whether your dog understands what you're trying to tell them sure they understand when to sit and stay when we tell them but do they know you love them check out this

video to learn nine ways to tell your dog you love them in a way they will always understand