[Flagdu] Are they just drama queens or are they really trying to convey a certain message when they sigh?

[Sherri]

My daughter sent me this and I found it quite interesting, although I 
realized most of it.

Are they just drama queens or are they really trying to convey a certain 
message when they sigh?
Groaning and sighing are pretty common dog sounds and they can express 
diverse emotions such as happiness and frustration.

It is important to learn what these signs mean and to know how to interpret 
their language in general.

"Oh, yeah. That feels awesome."
If he starts groaning or sighing when you're petting him, it is not a sign 
of discomfort. He's are actually expressing his genuine delight.

When he's groaning while you're petting him, your dog is telling you that it 
feels great, and by making this sound he's in fact encouraging you to keep 
it up.

"I surrender."
Sighing can sometimes mean defeat. If your pooch was eyeballing some of your 
food while you were eating and he now realizes he's not getting any, you 
might hear him groaning as a way of saying: "Oh, well. Maybe next time."

"Sleepy. So sleepy"
If you've been for a walk or had a session of playing fetch, your pooch is 
probably tired and needs to doze off a bit. Sighing in these situations is 
usually accompanied by other signs of pre-napping behavior such as 
stretching out.

"I'm not feeling that great."
Groaning and sighing can sometimes mean health issues and discomfort, as 
well. You can mistake sighing for wheezing, which is a common indication of 
respiratory conditions such as chronic bronchitis.

If the sighing and groaning are too frequent and excessive, it could also 
mean your pooch is in pain and it is time to set up an appointment with the 
veterinarian


Sherri Brun

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