19 Things That Make Dogs Happy (According To Science)

There are some simple

things

you can do every day that will

make

your dog really

happy

- how you look at him, where he sleeps, and a small adjustment to your daily walks can brighten his day, but one of the simplest

things

you can do to do making your dog

happy

is probably not for the reason you think that

dogs

are social animals who love their humans, we play with them, take them for walks and feed them, so we are responsible for many good things in their lives. , but they don't do it. You only love us for the things we can do for them.

One study performed an MRI on

dogs

' brains while they smelled different aromas. Can you guess which smell made them light up the most? Yes, the smell of his human made his brain light up even more. the smell of other dogs they knew, so just spending time with your dog and letting them enjoy your smell is an easy way to

make

them happy, but you can't be with your dog 100% of the time, eventually you'll have to leave them. Home alone for many dogs, your departure is stressful for them, but there is an easy way to relieve some of that stress.

Researchers have been studying dogs and kennels for a long time to see if there was a way to help them relax more. One thing they tried. They were putting televisions outside their kennels and wanted to see if there was a change in their behavior, so they showed them videos of people, dogs and other animals. The videos helped them bark less, but the researchers seemed to think it didn't help much. They said that dogs might not benefit from this type of enrichment to the same degree as species with more developed visual systems, so apparently dogs' eyes aren't good enough to really enjoy TV, which surprised me. , but scientists didn't stop there after Television study a new group of researchers studied the effects of playing music for dogs and kennels, the results were more encouraging than television, depending on the type of music they played, when they played heavy music metal, the dogs trembled more, indicating that they were probably nervous.

I guess that shouldn't be a surprise, but when they played classical music the dogs slept more and barked less, indicating that they were probably less stressed and happier, so next time you leave your dog home alone maybe You want to play some classical music. Gems, I'll leave a link in the description to some of our favorite relaxing dog music, and speaking of little tricks to make your dog happier, you know how when you give them a new toy they go crazy because they're so happy about it, but then, a few minutes later, the toy is on the floor intact or, worse yet, destroyed.

Well, there is a simple solution to solve both problems at once instead of having toys available all the time, rotate their toys in and out, give them one toy. for a few minutes and then if they get bored or try to destroy it, put it in a container, a few days later you can reintroduce it and voila, it's like they're getting the toy for the first time ever. Once again, it saves you money and makes them happy. It is beneficial for everyone. This is a simple way to keep them happy during the day, but what about at night before you get into that if you love your dog and want them to be just as happy? as possible, subscribe to Doggy Digs so you never miss any of our future dog videos.

Now we know that dogs love your smell, so here's the big question: should they sleep in the same bed with you? Here's what Dr. Dana Varal, chief veterinary officer for North America, says. The veterinary community says that, in general, it is very good for animals to sleep with their people. He said that pets that sleep with their humans seem to have a higher level of trust and a closer bond with the humans that are in their Liv and many humans seem to like it too

according

to the AKC, 45% of people let their dogs sleep in bed with them or your dog sleeps now here is another quote from Dr.

Varble. Dogs and cats that are more closely bonded with their humans gain additional health benefits, including increases. In beneficial neurotransmitters like oxytocin and dopamine, these are hormones in the brain that make us and our dogs feel good, but sleeping is not the only way to increase them. Doing the opposite of sleep also affects them. The researchers measured the level of endorphins in the dogs. While running on a treadmill, they had them jog on a treadmill with a slight incline that was relatively easy for the dogs or on a steeper incline that made the exercise more difficult.

They found that the longer the dogs exercised, the more endorphins they released, and the longer they exercised, the more endorphins they released. Endorphins keep our dogs feeling good for a long time and/or hard exercise can keep them happy, but you're obviously not going to make your dog run on a tread, so fun physical games like fetch and tug are excellent ways. to exercise them and plus we know our dogs love our smell so combining exercise and our smell can really make our Puffs happy, but if you're listening to this and you're thinking, hey, I'm a couch potato, my dog is a sofa. dad, we just want to relax and forget about all these exercise shenanigans, then the next thing to make your dog happy will be ideal for you and that is treats, you can give them special treats as a surprise to make them happy or as a reward to encourage good behavior , but one study found something that could make your dog even happier than giving it treats.

The researchers were looking to help keep the dogs happy while leaving them alone at home. Yes, we already talked about playing classical music to help dogs relax, but these. The researchers approached it from a different angle and tried giving the dogs three options when they were alone: ​​one treat-dispensing toy, two long-lasting chew treats, or three, a fancy treat-dispensing device that gave them treats and spoke to them in a sweet voice. They measured the dog's emotions and the time spent interacting with the toys. Can you guess which option won? It wasn't the fancy automatic treat dispenser or treat-dispensing toy, it was the long-lasting chew treat that helped dogs be calmer and have more positive emotions. emotions, one of the reasons this was the case is probably because chewing and licking helps them release endorphins and of course you can give them toys or treats that they can chew or lick even when you are at home.

Here are three of my favorite chew toys, like this Benny bone is obviously great for chewing a lick mat with peanut butter is great for licking and this Frozen Kong that has kibble and peanut butter is great for licking and chewing, But part of the reason dogs love puzzle toys like Frozen Kong is largely because they can use their brains to figure out how to get to the food inside,

according

to psychologist Dr. Stanley Corin. and dog researcher, dogs are as smart as a 2 year old human if you want to make your dog happy let them use their brain to learn new things and solve problems here are two ways I like to do that with my dog, the first It's playing mind games, we already talked about Frozen Kong, but I also like the muffin tin game, this is where you hide treats under the balls in a muffin tin and let your dog figure out how to get to the treats.

I also love hide and seek. where you put your dog in a room. you hide in another room. Call them and then let them find you. the second way is to train them by teaching dogs new fun tricks like shake and spin or even practicing things like walking on a leash helps train their brain, plus training helps you bond with your dog, you are working together to achieve a common goal and it's a fun way to have a good time and, speaking of quality time, this is something that many dog ​​owners ruin. Dogs are social animals and one of the things they love most is the attention of their humans, but this is something you cannot hide from your dog.

They know when you are on the phone and not paying attention to them and they can literally smell your emotions, so if you are stressed or upset, they can tell if you want to make your dog happy, try spending quality time with them. and show them how much you love them and luckily for us, scientists did a study to help with this. A researcher from Japan who is obsessed with her dog, as if we were studying what happens when dogs and their owners look into each other's eyes, discovered that long glances. in your dog's eyes can increase oxytocin, also known as the cuddle hormone, in both you and them.

This is similar to the relationship between a mother and baby, so the terms fur baby and dog mom are pretty accurate now, how long dogs and their owners watched. each other's eyes also had an effect the more the owners and dogs looked at each other, the higher their oxytocin levels were, but here's the interesting thing: they tried to recreate this increase in oxytocin in human-raised wolves, but it wasn't the same, There is simply something special about the relationship between humans and dogs and looking into their eyes can help increase feelings of love and happiness. If you like staring into your dog's eyes, let us know by clicking the Like button on this video.

Now, these next two ways to make your dog happy. They're actually opposites, but I promise it'll make sense in a second. The first is to get your dog into a good routine, since dogs don't determine when they eat, go to the bathroom, or go for a walk. Life can be quite nervous. It's a hassle for them, but to alleviate that anxiety, keeping your dog on a schedule helps them relax and trust that you will take care of their needs. They know when they will be able to go to the bathroom soon or if dinner is right.

Around the corner, some dogs like their routine so much that they expect that if dinner is even a minute late, they may accuse you of neglect and hunger, but the other way to make your dog happy is to mix it up and provide new experiences and new views. Smells and environments are fun for many dogs just as they are for us, but how can you find a balance between new experiences and following routine? One study tested 2,117 Border Coles to see what their personalities were like and then 4 years later tested them again. found that as dogs reach middle AG, their desire for new experiences began to slowly decrease, so if you have a puppy you may want to try more new things with him, but as he gets older he probably won't want as many experiences. new, but no.

No matter how old he is, here is a simple way to make your pup happy. We all know that most dogs love having their ears rubbed, but do you know why there are many nerve endings around their ears that make them feel good and release endorphins when you rub them? them, but do you know where else there are a lot of nerve endings? They are rear. Many dogs love a good butt scratch, but all dogs are different, so it's worth spending some time seeing where your dog's favorite places are - it could be his butt. behind the ears, under the chin, belly or another part of his body, here is an interesting question to ask yourself: what was my dog ​​bred to do?

Many dogs love to do things that satisfy their natural instincts, for example, golden retrievers were bred to retrieve, so playing fetch every day helps fulfill that desire. Jack Russell was born to hunt and dig, so giving them an outlet to dig can keep them happy, but if you have a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, then you're in luck because these dogs were bred to sit on the lap of European Royalty, so let them up there and bask in the glory you deserve, but no matter what breed you have, your dog will probably love this next game. We've talked about how dogs like to use their noses and we know that dogs love food, so putting these two facts together leads us to this fun game, a scavenger hunt that they will love when searching for food around the house or Give them a trail to follow to find the jackpot.

This can be a great way to feed them their meals or just give them a midday snack to mix it up. Below we have some fun activities that your dog will love, but these next things might be the most important on this list. If you don't do them, your dog won't be able to do them. enjoy life as much as you can and that is keeping them healthy with regular vet visits, good hygiene and feeding them the right amount, not to mention training and socialization, which can make life so much moreeasy and pleasant for both of us right now.

Let's get back to the fun stuff, since dogs are very social creatures. Arranging play dates for puppies is often a great way to get their day running, wrestling and sniffing each other, it can be great fun for them and a useful outlet to release some of their energy. And speaking of sniffing, there are two small adjustments you can make to your daily walks to help your dog enjoy them. More researchers conducted a study where they looked at how much dogs sniffed on different leashes. Dogs on a 16t leash spent 80% more time. sniff than dogs on a 5-ton leash and the more they sniffed, the lower their heart rate, meaning they were probably more relaxed and happy.

I love taking my dog ​​for a walk in the park on a long leash, but to get a little of this benefit. Even with a regular leash, you can take your time on walks and let your dog sniff as much as his furry little heart. Desir, now his low heart rate is a hidden sign that he is feeling good, but if you want to see the hidden signs that they love you click on this video on the screen to see hidden ways dogs say I love you to continuation