Dogs are simply not deep thinkers. Nor are many humans, now that I think deeply about it.
As well, dogs are not spiteful creatures as others have said. Their canine brains are not wired for spite. Or guilt, which is often mistaken for appeasement behaviour. Dogs want their humans to be happy with them for many reasons, including survival, getting goodies, attention, love, etc.
Most, if not all, dogs want to please their owners. It's just that sometimes wires get crossed, messages between dog and human are misunderstood and problems are the result.
I can read and understand my dog about 98% of the time and respond to what she is telling me. But there is that 2% where I'm flummoxed as to what she wants me to know. Hungry? No. Potty need? No. Toy desire? No. Too hot and need the A/C on? Yes and bingo. Sometimes, it's just a cuddle she is after.
It's often just a matter of knowing your dog. And that can take time if your dog is new to you.
As well, dogs are not spiteful creatures as others have said. Their canine brains are not wired for spite. Or guilt, which is often mistaken for appeasement behaviour. Dogs want their humans to be happy with them for many reasons, including survival, getting goodies, attention, love, etc.
Most, if not all, dogs want to please their owners. It's just that sometimes wires get crossed, messages between dog and human are misunderstood and problems are the result.
I can read and understand my dog about 98% of the time and respond to what she is telling me. But there is that 2% where I'm flummoxed as to what she wants me to know. Hungry? No. Potty need? No. Toy desire? No. Too hot and need the A/C on? Yes and bingo. Sometimes, it's just a cuddle she is after.
It's often just a matter of knowing your dog. And that can take time if your dog is new to you.
