Understanding the Behaviours of Cats and Dogs

Dogs and cats communicate with us in different ways, but they all have their own special way of letting us know what's going on in their world. If you carefully observe their sounds, their body language, you can always find a pattern. I have observed a few and made list. Here are some behaviors that your pets might also do:

Dogs pant with their tongues out when they're hot, excited or anxious:

Panting with the tongue extended forward doesn't mean that your dog is just being friendly and happy—it can also be a sign of excitement, hunger or fear in the animal (although it's rare for dogs to pant like this). They pant more when they are hot than when they are anxious.

Cats meow for various reasons:

Meowing is the most common form of communication between cats and their owners, but it’s not always clear what they want or need. If you want your cat to stop meowing, try feeding them before you leave the house or take them outside so they don’t have time to ask for attention while you are gone.

Dogs wag their tails when they're happy:

Duh! This is known to everyone, but did you know that there's actually a scientific reason for this behavior?

The muscles in your dog's tail can contract and release at different times depending on how much tension is there in its body. When dogs feel nervous, or excited, or scared—or any combination thereof—the muscles in their tails contract faster than normal so that they appear to be wagging faster than normal. This creates more movement when viewed from above (which we call "waving"). In addition to being able to communicate happy feelings through limbic system signals like facial expressions and vocalizations, dogs may also use specific body parts as cues for other emotions such as fear or excitement; these include: Tongue- The tongue may indicate happiness because it curls upward when dogs are excited about something. Ears- The ears will usually stand up straight on top of head if the animal is feeling playful. Eyes- Bright eyes communicate excitement while dark ones show sadness/loneliness. Hair coat- Longer fur coats create more surface area which allows them to absorb more heat during warm weather seasons--and thus provide insulation against cold winds coming off snow covered ground

Cats will scratch your furniture and carpet when their claws are getting too long:

Cats scratch to remove old nail sheaths, mark their territory and stretch their muscles. They also scratch as a way to relieve stress and anxiety, or just because they feel like it! Cats like to be the center of attention, so if you see your cat scratching at furniture or carpeting during the day time then it's likely that he/she has something on his/her mind. Be sure not to punish this behavior by moving things out of place when you catch him/her in the act; instead try offering him something else (like treats) so that he'll stop as soon as possible.

Cats follow you around for different reasons:

They might want to be with you, or they might just want your attention. Your cat may also be trying to tell you something—you don't need a PhD in cat psychology to know that's true! And then there's the possibility that your kitty is simply playing around with its tail (or paws).

When dogs dig, they look for cool or soft spots to lie in, or to bury things:

Dogs dig for different reasons. They may dig to cool off in the heat, or to bury bones and toys. Some dogs even dig as a way of escaping from predators by creating an escape tunnel that leads away from the danger area.

When you see your dog digging around the house, check out his body language first: if he's relaxed and not showing off any signs of stress (like growling), then there's no need for concern—he just needs some space for himself! If however you notice that he's tense or worried about something else going on nearby (such as another animal), then it could be worth calling him over so they can get some peace while they work things out together.

Dogs chase when they're playing, hunting or trying to herd another animal, like a cat:

When the dog's chasing, she is exercising her natural instinct to hunt and bring down prey. It's also a way for dogs to show dominance over their owners or other pets by chasing them out of the yard so they can get into the humans' space (the owner usually lets it go because he or she loves his furry friend).

Dogs also chase because they're bored—after all, puppyhood is short! But if your pet has been house-trained for some time now and doesn't have any toys around anymore then you'll need something else on which he can expend his energy in order for him not just sit there doing nothing all day long . . .

Both cats and dogs become more affectionate as they get older:

As your pet grows up, he or she will become more affectionate. The older cat is less likely to feel the need to mark his territory and may even lose some of his territorial instincts. As for dogs, they're also less likely to feel threatened by loud noises or new people.

Pets are a part of our family, so it is important to understand what they are saying. I have always been curios and asked around- can cats and dogs understand human language and the other way round. I n that process, I understood a lot of their behaviors. This helped me to understand what they're doing/saying and how to respond to that. So I made the above list. I hope now you understand your pets better. I have more.. Can dogs communicate with each other? Can cats communicate with each other? What do you think? Come back, I'll write about it soon.