Many people believe that dogs often feel shame.
And what other conclusion can be drawn if we pay attention to the sad eyes and tucked tail of the pet?
It may seem like the dog is feeling ashamed in such a situation: they try to avoid eye contact and behave timidly.
In reality, there is no concept of shame involved. The behavior of a scolded pet is nothing more than a defensive reaction.
The reason dogs don’t feel shame
The thing is, animals have their own understanding of right and wrong, as well as correct and incorrect actions.
These notions of the pet hardly align with human conclusions.
Therefore, a dog is unlikely to feel shame for the mess they made in the apartment.
However, the dog will immediately understand that their owner is upset due to broken or torn things.
In such a situation, the animal will make their eyes “sad” and tuck their tail to show the person, “Don’t touch me, I am defenseless.”
Thus, attempting to shame a dog is senseless. But training a dog is necessary: then they will understand which actions are allowed and which are not.
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