30 Things Your Dog Wishes You Knew

In this video, we’ll talk about 30 things that your dogs can’t tell you, but wish you knew.

If I yawn, it doesn’t mean I’m sleepy
While I may sometimes yawn when I am tired, I also yawn when I’m stressed or scared. If you see me yawning a few times, pay attention to the environment around me.
If I’m acting differently or hiding, I’m sick
if you notice me acting strange or different, chances are I'm not feeling well. I might be in pain or sick.
I don’t understand why you change up the rules all the time
Don’t rile me up when you leave the house
The more you make a fuss about saying hello or goodbye to me, the more I’ll feel anxiety—and my destructive symptoms will play out when you’re not home.
Just like you, I can’t hold it for more than a few hours
My bladder and muscles can’t “Hold it” for more than a few hours. If I have a potty accident, don’t get angry with me. I did it because I am physically incapable of holding it for too long.
My Memory Isn't as Good as Yours
If I do something wrong, you need to tell me right away, because I’m simply not going to remember later.
I don’t feel guilt or shame, even if you think I look like it
I don’t really feel the complex emotions that you do.
I don’t try to be funny when I lick my behind.
If you notice me licking my behind, or dragging my bottom on the ground, it’s a sign that something is irritating me. I usually relieve my pain by licking myself or scooting.
I only have YOU
You have your work, entertainment, and your friends. I only have you.
I know it is cold or hot, but please don’t rush me when you take me out to go potty.
I can’t handle heat as easily as you do
I can get heat stroke easily, even in the spring.
During summer days, the asphalt and pavement can get really hot. You wear shoes and you can dress lighter, but I have lots of fur and I don’t wear sneakers to guard my paws against the hot pavement. Plus, I don’t sweat, and my internal cooling system isn’t as effective as yours.
My bad breath could be a sign that I am sick
My bad breath could be a sign of kidney problem, dental disease, a rotten tooth.
Please don’t watch horror movies with me
I have a much greater hearing sensitivity than you do. I hate the loud noises, bangs or shocks, such as those found in horror movies.
Give me the right food
I don’t choose my food, and I have to eat whatever you feed me. Please don’t change my food just because something is on sale. Some foods don’t agree with my stomach, and a sudden change of diet can cause me health issues like vomiting or diarrhea.
If lick my lips, it doesn’t always mean I’m anticipating food.
While I may lick my lips when I see a yummy treat, I also lick them when I am anxious, or when there is a threat around me. This is how I try to appease a person or dog who I perceive as a threat. And that’s why you see me licking my lips when you scold me.
Please watch my body language and remove me from stressful situations.
I prefer blue and yellow toys.
I don’t see colors the way you do. I see mainly blue and yellow wavelengths, which means I am red-green color blind. To me, red looks brownish. If you throw a red ball for me to fetch, it blends in with the grass color and I can hardly see it.
Honestly, I don’t understand what you’re saying
When you speak to me, I don’t understand your words.
Your couch saves me from your hardwood floors
My paws are made for gripping natural terrain. I am not designed to walk on hardwood floors and smooth surfaces such as tile. These surfaces are especially painful when I am old and suffer from arthritis.
If you see me hiding, barking, whining, or acting erratically, chances are, something is wrong. My sense of smell and hearing are much better than yours. I can smell things that you can’t. To put it into perspective, I can smell a spritz of perfume in an enclosed stadium. I can even smell precisely how much sugar is in your coffee.
I don’t like the scents you like
What smells good to you doesn’t smell pleasant to me. When you wash me with a scented shampoo, I have to roll on the stinkiest thing I can find to change my smell. Don’t get mad at me. It’s just in my nature and I have a very powerful nose.
Take me to the vet every once a while…I can’t tell you when I am sick.
I’m not always happy when I’m wagging my tail
I express many different emotions by my tail movements. Sometimes I wag my tail to say I am friendly and happy, but I also wag my tail to tell people or dogs I’m nervous, threatened, or angry.
Take me with you when you travel.
Instead of leaving me at pet sitter’s home, take me with yourself. I certainly deserve a trip to a new place.
I don’t enjoy crowded parties
While I am a social animal, I don’t like loud or crowded places.
I always love you!
I wish I could tell you how much I love you. Even when you’re upset with me, I’m so grateful to live with you.

[AdroitJake]

I adopted my Bella 8/1/11 from Orange County Animal Services FL. She was 7 months old. I've spent nearly every hour of every day (I'm retired/disabled) with her. The only time I've spent a night away from her was when having surgery. She is the only reason I'm still here. I love her so much

[Chutthonglang]

When I heard you said ‘ I have a short lifetime 7-15 years’ I feel like someone stab me with a knife right in my heart 😭

[josephinenilsson]

“Don’t abandon me when I’m sick or old”

Anyone who doesn’t get that an animal is a commitment for their entire lifetime should _never_ get an animal. There are no excuses other than being terminally ill for giving your animal up. They depend on us ❤️

[shivpalsinhzala]

I am dog trainer and behaviourist, Really happy to see this video will share link to every pet parents here

[saipriyeprinja]

'I have a short life' this fact make me really sad😭😭😭😭😭😭
This is a bitter truth that our beloved pets have a very short life 😭😭😭😭

[andersholmstrom]

I am absolutely convinced that dogs understan a lot of our words.

[jharringtonable]

I had to buy an area rug, because my dogs "elbows" were going bald and he was having trouble getting up. So I went to Walmart and spent 18 dollars for this rug. He no longer has trouble getting up, his hair has grown back on his elbows, and he even stopped limping. Best 18 dollars I ever spent.

[vivians]

I always told my dog when I was leaving for work, and I would always say, "Wait for mama." He would pick up his ears and wag his tail. I know he understood, since I did it 5 times a week. He would always be waiting at the gate barking at the same time everyday. So, they can tell time, too!

[shiprarai]

I love my dog so much more than anything in this world ❤

[lillymom]

Great video. Thank you. I'd like to add one. If your dog is panting it doesn't necessarily mean he's hot. Panting is also a sign of stress. Approaching storms and fireworks can also bring on the panting response. What works best for my dogs is soothing, classical music.

[vaL-kvuy]

This is a good video. Thank you for informing all pet dog owners of this. They just want to please their owners. It’s heartbreaking when their owners abandon or reprimand them without understanding what it’s like for a dog. Especially because pet dogs are the most unconditionally loving and loyal beings, and they deserve to be loved and understood.

[carolynandcocohaywood]

After the death of my Mum and brother six months apart, my dog Coco is the only thing that gives me a purpose in life. I can’t thank Coco enough and I try never to be away from her. Thankfully I’m retired so we can do everything together even sleeping on my bed and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

[ferretcatcher]

Every new dog owner should watch this lighthearted and informative video. 😀

[organicintelligence]

Dogs are brilliant! They do no come with the understanding of language! They learn words just like a child. Capable of multiple words once learned. They do understand body language & behaviors. They are also not meant to be separated or alone! In the wild they do not leave one behind when they eat sleep ect...together! This video hits a lot of excellent facts about dogs! Tysm for posting this. May this reach millions of dog or pet people!🐾🐾❤️🐾🐾💙🐾🐾💜🐾🐾💚

[luchoportuano]

Excuse me, I need to go and hug my dog.

[mrpbl]

I almost cry to watch this.. cause you make felt that my own fur boy talking to me, thank you!

[samadritasinha]

It made me cry with happiness about that part when the dog says l love you. I am an animal lover and a street dog friend Jackie loves me as much as I love him!

[huzsh]

The one with them getting sick or old really resonates with me.

We had a border collie that got hit buy a car when he was 11. His back left leg dislocated and luckily that was the only thing wrong with him.

We were told to make sure he didn't walk on it. We took turns for 3 months sleeping down stairs with him and made sure he stayed down for the night.

We had towels that we held under him to lift him up and to help him walk outside and go to the toilet.

We even hand fed him everyday and he got use to it so much he expected it once he was finally able to walk.

But the day he walked again was the greatest. Hobbling, but walking.

But once we finally got to that stage, we had to keep him downstairs all the time. The baby gate made him stressed and his hair started falling out.

We decided to try and get him up and downstairs assisted. So I would spend every night shuffling him up every step so that he was upstairs with us when we went to bed. He took a long time each step but it helped him and his hair stopped falling out.

Miss him loads. Most intelligent and polite dog you'd ever meet.

[lavenderpurp]

Aww that short time, it just breaks my heart 💔😢 Lord can you please more add to dogs lives 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[mmmmsandwich]

We need to spend more time with our dogs because their time is much shorter than ours.
So go out and make them enjoy their moments