12 Possible Signs Of Canine Happiness You Need To Know!

We all want our dogs to be happy! But how can we tell if they are?

Here are 12 possible signs of canine happiness:

Tail

A happy dog will either slowly wag their tail or hold it in a neutral stance.

Activity Level

Dogs are naturally supposed to enjoy moving around and playing for many hours a day. They like exploring and playing with toys, so a dog who does these things in happy.

Sleep

When a dog feels safe, they sleep well and don’t wake up too often.

Mouth

A dog with a gently closed or marginally opened mouth is probably pretty happy!

Posture

Happy dogs stand with relaxed muscles in a positive posture.

Attention

If a dog likes you, they’ll want to hang out and ask for your attention. This means they’re happy with you!

Eyes

Happy pooches have open, neutral eyes that show their calm demeanor.

Health

A dog who is unhealthy is going to have trouble being happy, so a healthy dog is more likely to be in a good mood.

Behavior

A bored, sad, or stressed out dog may perform destructive actions to act out, release tension, or get you to focus on them.

Ears

Happy dogs have ears in a neutral position.

Excitement

If your dog is loving life, they’ll get excited often – when you get home from work, when you bring out the treats, or when you mention walks, for example!

Eating Habits

Dogs who don’t want to eat many not be happy.

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