How Does a Dog Become Depressed?
Neglect Dogs can’t be ignored for very long before there will be a definite change in their behavior. Dogs enjoy praise and affection from their owners, and it is this positive reinforcement that keeps dogs behaving in the way their owners have taught them to behave. Dogs do not like to be ignored, and neglect can certainly evolve into a depression. The dog might not be as friendly or may start acting out in undesirable ways, such as defecating inside the house or trying to bite people. The reason the dog reacts this way is because it lacks the cognitive ability to understand why an owner would act neglectful, so the dog’s depression shows up as acting out. Bad Health When dogs don’t feel well, it makes it harder for them to enjoy life. Since dogs aren’t able to effectively communicate how they are feeling, a noticeably depressed dog might be suffering from an ailment. It’s one thing when a dog whines about an obvious injury like a thorn in its paw, but when a dog suddenly becomes leth
