While many people associate their dogs as the loyal companion, and one who is always happy to see their owner, dogs can have their "off" days as well. There may be some days that your dog may not be happy to see you, and in some cases, may be irritable to be around.
Does it mean that the relationship is over between you and your canine friend? Not necessarily.
There are a few reasons as to why your pet may be acting this way.
Illness: This is one of the more common reasons. No one is at their best behavior when they are sick, and this goes for pets as well. A strong change in behavior may indicate something is wrong. It's always best keep an eye on your furry friend to see if a vet visit is in order.
Wanting to sleep: Who likes to be woken out of a deep sleep? Your dog may be having the best dream ever of finally catching that squirrel when they're rousted awake.
Give dogs a few minutes to come to their senses and stretch after a good nap before engaging them in activity.
Age: As dogs get older, they may become less active, their joints may creak and ache, their eyesight might not be as good as a puppy, and they may have hearing problems. As with illness, feeling sore doesn't put one in the best of moods, and the loss of senses may mean an intentional friendly pat may instead become an unexpected startle.
Possessiveness: Sometimes, dogs may get greedy and unwilling to have people around mealtime or a favorite toy.
While it's good to maintain dominance and ensure the "pack leader" role, sometimes dogs don't want to be interrupted out of their little moment. If it's not a pressing issue, back off, and let them have their "moment of zen".
Just because: Like humans, dogs have a complex set of emotions. There are some times where a dog can have a bad day as well and just want to be left alone.
A little bit of affection, introduction to a new activity, or a favorite treat or toy can go a long way in lifting a dog's spirits. Since dogs don't speak human, we can only guess as to what to do to help them through the moment.
Moods come and go, and even the best dog can not have a great day sometimes.
Give them time to work through it an things should be alright. If they don't snap out of their funk after a day or two, it may be a good idea to check and see if there may be a larger issue at hand.
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