For example if a dog wanted to get into a room but it cant and you open the door or if they are trying to retrieve a toy from under a sofa and you get it for them. Are they grateful for it?
2007-12-06 06:59:26 · 10 answers · asked by ComingOfAYGE 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The first time I worked for a vet, my first day, a German Shepherd came in for an operation to remove her infected uterus. She looked like she was in such pain, so lethargic. I came in to check on her the day after her surgery and I can only describe the expression on her face as gratitude. It was clear that she felt a million times better and was grateful that we had helped her.
2007-12-06 07:06:30 · answer #1 · answered by hello 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think so. After my dog was spayed, she didn't want to run up the stairs, but she wanted to get up there to sleep. She cried at the bottom of the stairs. She's 65 pounds, and hard for me to carry. I had to try a couple different ways to find a way to lift her without throwing out my back or injuring her. When I finally got her to the top of the stairs, she had the happiest look on her face, and was kissing me and doing play bows to me and weaving through my legs like crazy. Her whole body seemed to express her gratitude. I think dogs are grateful in small ways all the time (like when you feed them or open a door), but this was a special situation for me and my dog, and she seemed to realize it was not easy for me to carry her, and be sincerely grateful.
Me neighbor's dog gives her kisses every time she puts down the food bowl, and she was not trained to do it. She gives kisses even before eating. To me, that is grateful!
2007-12-06 07:11:29 · answer #2 · answered by Carrie O'Labrador 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They show a type of gratitude by expressing happiness... after all they can't say thank you... but the gratitude is only in the moment for them if it is over us retrieving a toy... heehee.
We humans expect more out of humans... (smiles)
Now, if you save a dog from a dreadful life, the gratitude is shown in the way they look at us.. dote on us.. will give their lives for us... I have a dog I saved also... 2 yrs later and he still acts like a happy puppy towards me- he is 4 yrs old now.
H.O.T. Dog
Handler Owner Trainer of GSD's
2007-12-06 07:18:21 · answer #3 · answered by H.O.T. Dog 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Our dog sure seems like she's grateful when we do things for her. She's diabetic, and she knows her shots make her feel better, so she poses for them, and acts like she's SOOO happy I'm giving it to her.
At least, she's learned that if she acts that way, whether it's her shot, getting her toys, or whatever, we'll do more for her. Too bad some humans haven't learned that lesson yet.
2007-12-06 07:32:26 · answer #4 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh sure. My pup loses her toys under furniture all the time. She comes and gets me and makes the "Big Eyes" until I get it out for her. Then she grabs the toy and looks so happy and she tries to get me to chase her (her favorite game) like "Whee! Toy! Now we can play! YAY!"
I know when she 'deflates' (big puppy sigh) after she cuddles under the blanket with me or my husband (or both), she's thinking, "Ah, safe, warm, and snuggly with the pack. Life is good."
2007-12-06 07:13:15 · answer #5 · answered by kckli 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
In a way, yes. I think they show general gratitude to their guardians for food and such. Mine likes to lick my face for what seems like no other reason.
2007-12-06 07:03:11 · answer #6 · answered by a gal and her dog 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Every time my dog snuggles up to me on the couch, I know he's grateful for the life I give him.
2007-12-06 07:06:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
yes...I think so. They are intelligent creatures even if we can not communicate verbally and so they are definitely capable of showing and acting on emotions/feelings.
oh and they can also be cute!!! check out this holiday dog video...it is so adorable
http://www.worldwidefido.com/favorites/post/386
2007-12-06 07:16:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I try to think so, they are intelligent enough; however, they are still dogs.
2007-12-06 07:04:27 · answer #9 · answered by gigi 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
in there own way they do
2007-12-06 09:59:23 · answer #10 · answered by smonyko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋