One of the great signs that dogs give that they are happy is when they narrow their eyes following being petted by their master.
HUILA DIARY, ANIMALS
The state of health of dogs is also an indicator of their well-being, just like humans, if they don’t feel well they won’t be happy and happy. When you feel bad, you will have symptoms and signs showing that something is wrong. It will be noticeable when you see him tired, calm or sleeping more hours.
The easiest thing would be for them to be able to communicate and say what they feel and how they feel, but since this is impossible through oral communication, like that of humans, you have to learn to understand the signals they give when they want to show their their masters that something is not right or on the contrary, what moments or with what actions they feel most pleased.
Appetite, as well as sleep, is a very important factor in knowing how pets feel. If he refuses his plate of food or even hasn’t had an appetite at all, it may be a sign that he’s sad, not feeling well, or has some other physical problem.
Now, if something changes in the sleep routine, it would also be an indicator that something is not right. Dogs need a maximum of 16 hours of sleep, depending a lot on the breed. If it is a puppy, it will sleep a little more, regarding 20 hours a day. The hours of sleep are distributed during the day, 10 hours during the night and some naps during the day.
Being in constant movement and having them with activities will help pets have energy and be active so as not to suffer from any type of illness such as depression and anxiety. It helps a lot if you play with him and especially if he takes you for a walk.
Love and affection will always be the best ways for your dog to be happy. Showing him all the love you have for him helps the dogs to be healthy and energetic. Offering you the best quality of life helps your health and well-being. Remember that all positive actions have a better impact on him and his owners.
Other keys to a dog with optimal well-being are that they have an active, happy, reactive and dynamic behavior. When he does not bark compulsively or aggressively or remains on permanent alert. He is not constantly demanding, anxious, restless or never destroys things just for the sake of it, his gaze is relaxed, with a soft blink, he remains with his muzzle slightly open, almost as if he is attentive to us.
Also when he turns belly up showing his belly and demanding affection, he moves his tail rhythmically feeling safe and stable. A dog with its tail between its legs is afraid, and if it places its tail low, it is because it is alert for some reason. Both situations are not compatible with the state of happiness.
