What is this dog doing? Does he like sitting in the rain? Some do. Or is he a depressed stray who has given up and just can’t be bothered to move? It looks like the latter and it is sad no matter how you interpret it to be honest.
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The funny guys on Reddit don’t seem overly concerned about the dog. One of them said that their dog likes to do the same thing! 🐶 However, the general consensus is that this is a stray dog needing a loving home.
I sense – wrongly or rightly – that this dog is pissed off and if I’m correct he is a stray. I hope someone rescued him.
On the other hand the dog’s owner could be just out of shot calling him in from the front porch trying to keep dry in the pelting rain. 🐶. We don’t know and we should be careful not to project our moods and thoughts onto our dogs and cats.
Do cat and dog owners sometimes project their moods and emotions onto their pet thereby misgauging their dog’s emotional state?
Absolutely, there’s a good chance of that happening. It’s called anthropomorphism, attributing human emotions and characteristics to animals.
Here’s why it’s common:
- Strong bonds: We form deep connections with our pets, making it tempting to see them as understanding our feelings.
- Misreading cues: A whimpering dog might be scared, but an owner feeling down might see it as sadness.
It’s important to recognize an animal’s natural behavior. While pets can pick up on our moods, their emotional range is different.
Here’s a tip: Focus on their body language and behavior to understand their true emotions.
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