Dogs display emotions openly and often reveal when they have done something undesirable through body language. Dogs tune into human emotional states and notice subtle changes in posture, tone, and facial expression. Dogs judge their situation by how humans act and adjust their behavior to avoid upsetting owners. 'Guilty' looks usually reflect recognition of owner displeasure rather than a moral understanding of wrongdoing. Dogs may react when confronted with evidence like a shredded roll, a chewed tube of toothpaste, a half-chewed sock, or a carpet stain, but those reactions stem from learned associations and social cues, not human-like guilt.
Whether your pup is super expressive or more stoic in their vibes, dogs just never really hide how they're feeling. You always know where you stand with man's best friend and, sometimes, that can be a little alarming. Like when you walk in the door after work and are met by your dog peeking around the corner with their ears back.
Because your dog is so in tune with you and your emotions, it's easy for them to see your happy demeanor change when you pick up the shredded toilet paper or find the empty box of treats they demolished while you were getting the mail. But it's not because they really know that what they did was wrong so much as not wanting you to be upset.
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