Animal Psychology Says Say Dogs Who Stare at You While You Sleep Are Not Being Eerie – They Are Running a Continuous Threat Assessment to Ensure Nothing Approaches You While You Are Defenceless
When Your Dog Turns Their Head Away While You Hug Them, They’re Not Being Rude – They May Be Communicating Something Important
Why Your Dog Comes Running When You Laugh (They May Be Responding to More Than the Sound of Your Voice)
Studies Confirm That Slow Blinking or Partial Eye Closure in Dogs Is a Recognized Calming Signal That Functions to Reduce Perceived Threat – Similar to How Cats Use the Slow Blink to Signal Trust
Dogs Who Suddenly Start Zooming Around the House May Be Releasing Built-Up Excitement Rather Than Simply Being Hyperactive