Dogs have become the favorite pets of hundreds of people around the world. One of their characteristics that distinguishes them from other animals is the way they use to communicate with their owners.
One of their qualities is canine language, which can be confusing in some situations, which is why some experts have developed studies and research to understand their behavior with humans. Some actions translate into affection or anger according to specialists.
According to trainer Jose Ramos of SoyunPerro, man's best friend usually looks at his owner to communicate and warn that he wants something. "Visual communication is another form of communication between dogs and humans," he explained.
According to the specialist, dogs could be asking for different things when they look their owners in the eyes, such as:
1) Ask for permission: Educating and creating an emotional bond with a pet can generate a certain trust and respect between both parties. "Their look is nothing more than a wake-up call to consult us. They cannot understand most of our words, but body/visual communication is more than enough to understand us on most occasions."
2) Asking for food: It can happen that you forget that it is the dog's time to eat, but your stomach doesn't, so it can get quite intense until you see your plate full.
3) Go for a walk: Dogs, like humans, get bored, and when they have been inside the house for a long time, they feel the need to go outside, enjoy the outdoors, sniff things and play.
4) Wants cuddles and affection: Dogs like affection and cuddles, so it is important that from time to time you take time to pet them and say things to them that make them feel loved.
5) Is he afraid or is he happy: If a dog is in an uncomfortable situation, is scared by something or is afraid, he will look for his human's gaze to let him know. "The looks of happiness or sadness are knowing looks, the kind of looks that only a dog and its human know how to share and interpret."
