Therapy Dog in the Town of Note. [My Dog Edition] I want the ability to read my dog's expressions. 7
Recommendations for a Photo Diary ⑦
I tried "How to improve your ability to read your dog's expressions."
I did it.
Things to record:
Date
Time
Situation (what you were doing)
Characteristics of the expression
Your interpretation
Example:
December 4, 2024 19:30 After dinner, in the living room, eyes narrowed, ears in a natural position, big sigh → Satisfaction/Relaxation
May 25, 2026 19:30
After dinner, Mom was thinking of puns for illustrations on her computer.
The Pomeranian came over.
She sat down and stared at Mom.
When Mom put her on her lap,
she fell asleep just like that.
She looks like she's about to fall off from her head.
Characteristics of the expression:
・Soft gaze
・Staring for a long time
Your interpretation:
・I felt love
The real reason for reading expressions
Being able to read expressions is not just knowledge.
It is to enrich communication with your dog.
Your dog cannot speak.
But every day, with their face, their body, and their actions, they are trying to tell you many things.
"I'm happy," "I'm anxious," "I love you," "I'm a little scared," "I'm happy to be with you."
Whether or not you can notice those voiceless messages.
That changes your relationship with your dog significantly.
Summary:
When a dog stares at its owner,
oxytocin is released in the brain,
and it is said that it is also released in the owner's brain.
And this interaction creates a "love loop."
The above was discovered in research at Azabu University.
…That means,
the "love loop" went around and around today too.
Good, that's good.
Luna-chan, thank you for the happiness.
Thank you very much for reading this article today.