Man’s best friend is the best way to sum up a dog because it explains in a simple sentence exactly how much this friendly animal means to most people in this world. In many cases their loving habits bring a smile to their owners’ faces, which allow them to tackle the day with a positive attitude. In fact this blind loyalty in certain situations is the only reason their owners are even able to function normally in a harsh society. While most dog owners happily care for their dogs, many do so without truly understanding the feelings of their loyal pets. Dogs are indeed closer to humans than you might think because much like us they have feelings as well.

A dog is able to laugh (in their own dog-gone way) as well as cry when they are hurt. It is only difficult to catch because when it comes to a dog, these reactions are very subtle especially when the owner takes care of their dog. A dog that has been bred to be very friendly to humans can take a lot of physical and emotional punishment before any kind of negative reaction. While some people might mistake this for the animal simply being slow and unable to understand why their owners do what they do, a lot of it actually has to do with patience. A good dog is incredibly patient and allows their master the benefit of the doubt when something happens that isn’t to their liking. In a lot of ways, a dog is like a very good friend who only wants to impress you.

Their feelings are naturally inclined to patience and love because they were bred to be domestic pets. A dog that had spent most of its life being hurt by its owner is more likely to be a scared and cowardly dog than an angry and aggressive one.