​Which Dog Are You When You’re Angry?

Just like humans, dogs have different personalities and ways of expressing emotions.

When you’re angry, are you feisty like a chihuahua, or soft like a samoyed? Find out here!

Like us, dogs fall into a few different personality types, and can show more than one type. We all know a person who is the life of the party, someone who is quiet and reserved, and that person that will do whatever is necessary to get ahead. Our canine friends fit mainly into five types of personalities. Knowing your dog helps you ward off potential negative behavior issues before they get out of control when you understand how he might act in a certain situations. His development and personality is based on his upbringing, environment, breed and self esteem.

The dominant personality is actually a misconception. Dominance isn’t a personality type, it’s a term used to describe a relationship between two or more animals who both have access to mates, food, shelter or sleeping areas. The alpha male in a wolf pack isn’t the one that’s the most aggressive. It’s the one who can lead his pack with fairness and a calm confidence to maintain a mutual working relationship that benefits the entire pack. Dogs are far removed from their wolf cousins, and trying to train a dog based on the hierarchy of a wolf pack can cause a dog to become distrustful of his owner. Dogs don’t try to dominate their owner, and heavy handed training techniques or discipline will backfire, causing some dogs to respond with aggression. Training a dog is done with positive reinforcement, not with force.

Understanding who your dog is helps you avoid unnecessary confrontations when training or socializing him. Not all dogs enjoy being around other canines, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Knowing why your dog acts the way he does is one part of building a strong bond and healthy relationship that will last a lifetime.This will help to make your life and your dog’s lie much much more happier! 🙂

Now that you know a little bit more about Dog’s Personalities take the quiz to see where you land! Let’s Find Out! 😉