What Do The Dogs Mean When They Stare At Us

Most dogs have a habit of staring at us. But beyond the fact that this attitude can be considered one more demonstration of the love and adoration they feel for their owners , did you ever think, specifically, what do dogs mean when they stare at us?

Your dog looks at you

It often happens that you are doing your thing and suddenly you notice that a pair of eyes are staring at you and following your every move.

Without looking up, you know that it is your furry one, who surely without blinking, will continue to demand your attention. There is the key to the attitude of your four-legged friend. When a dog stares at you, it is because he wants to ask you for something.

A tip on what dogs mean when they stare at us

Among the main causes that a dog fixes its gaze on us, we can point out:

• He is claiming his food or some tasty treat.
• He wants us to take him out for a walk, or to play with him for a while.
• He is asking for caresses and pampering.
• It is “reading” your emotions and your state of mind.
• Try to find out what we want from him.
• You are curious about the activity we are developing.

Also, if a dog is in the training stage, they are likely to stare at us to see what to do next. It is waiting for the next order.

Eye contact is a fundamental tool to communicate with your furry. When your dog stares at you, it is because he wants something from you or is trying to find out something.

The looks during training

It is worth clarifying that it is a very positive thing for your dog to look at you this way. Eye contact is essential when interacting with your furry. In addition, it is an indispensable tool during training.

Remember that, when teaching or giving an order to your four-legged friend, you must make contact with his gaze.

Remember that you should only reward him – with treats, caresses or congratulations – after your gaze and his make contact.

Exceptions to the rule

But be very careful. When an unfamiliar or unfamiliar dog begins to stare at you, do not think that it is having the same behavior as your pet. In these cases, it may happen that the animal wants to attack you.

For this reason, pay attention to other details of their body language that may be indicating signs of aggression :

• Ears forward and close to the head
• Short and rapid movements of the tail
• Grunting
• Teeth in sight
• Spiky hair

The special empathy that was created between man and dog throughout their common history finds in the gaze one of the best channels to communicate.

What can happen if you stare at your dog

In the event that you start staring at your dog, pay close attention. Depending on the breed or character of your pet, your attitude may be interpreted as an invitation to fight.

If you get to this point, you must avoid the fight. How to do it? Do not make sudden or jerky movements, which can be interpreted as signs of initiation of the confrontation and, above all, divert your gaze.

Interpreting the look of the dogs

Dogs are considered the animals that best communicate with humans. A long history in common seems to support this argument. This special empathy between man and dog finds in the gaze one of the best channels to express itself.

We tell you other details of what our four-legged friends want to tell us when they look at us:

• Pupils wide open: they are animated, although it can also mean fear.
• Closer pupils: calm, calm emotional state.
• Averted gaze or blinking: insecurity, discomfort, trying to avoid an order.

In the latter case, look for the causes to try to solve what is causing this attitude in your pet.

So, pay attention to your furry. If he stares at you, it is because, in addition to loving you, he wants something from you. With love and patience, surely the two of you will know how to make themselves understood.

Images courtesy of David Locke, LuAnn Snawder Photography, and emdot.