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Do dogs forgive you for yelling at them?
Shanna Bradtke
2025-08-03 02:13:28
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The short answer is yes. But it will require some training for your dog to get rid of their negative association toward you. If your dog is struggling with a negative association towards you or remains upset, it will be clear by their body language. To change this negative association, you will most likely need to implement some behavior modification using desensitization and counterconditioning. This will involve exposing your dog to you, or what you did that bothered them, at an intensity level that results in little to no stress while countering their negative association with something they love, such as food. Over time, you can slowly increase the intensity of what your dog deemed as adverse. Depending on the level of stress your pooch experienced during the negative association, this behavior modification process could take some time or days, if not longer. But it is often highly successful when implemented correctly. You'll know that your dog no longer has a negative association toward you or is upset with you because of their body language, which will be more relaxed. It will be looser, ears forward, soft brows, wagging tails level with their back. And the biggest indicator will be their desire to be around, near and with you.
Monroe Doyle
2025-07-24 01:54:06
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Dogs express apologetic gestures because of the reaction they get from you. When you yell, your dog knows it has done something wrong. They typically act based on your reaction to their actions. As a result, it seems like an apology when they respond to you with body language. One of the common ways your dog will try to say sorry is by making “puppy eyes” or tucking its tail between its legs. Avoiding eye contact and lowering their ears are also common ways for dogs to apologize. They also watch for your reaction. Your facial expression is all they need to see to know if you have accepted their apology. Don’t shout or raise your voice, a pat on the head or back will go a long way, you can ruffle its furs or carry it in your arms, you can use soothing words or phrases, give your dog its favorite treat. As long as you let them know that they were naughty without anger or aggression, they’ll know their apology was accepted.
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Laurianne Collins
2025-07-24 01:05:46
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Do puppies know when they have done wrong.
She ran to her bed and has been there ever since.
My reaction was a natural one but I still feel so bad.
I have only ever shouted at her once before and that was because she tipped over a cup of tea, she just came next to me a little while later and her tail was wiggling.
Will she hold it against me.
I feel so bad.
Stanley Hessel
2025-07-24 00:52:39
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He's reactive.
I hate myself for getting cross and seeing the behaviourist again shortly so will ask for advice.
I shouted "just stop it".
He cowered and I cried.
Just tell me he'll forgive me.
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