[user104658]

That happy crazy excitement when you come home? That's not "I'm so happy to see you!", that's "OH THANK GOD I was worried that I might starve!"

[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

That happy crazy excitement when you come home? That's not "I'm so happy to see you!", that's "OH THANK GOD I was worried that I might starve!"

a tad outdated view
latest research (there's been a great rediscovery of dogs in science) suggest they do actually feel love

[Redway]

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl...lly-experience

According to that study dogs’ emotions stop just after love (the 2-year-old human equivalent).

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Redway

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl...lly-experience

According to that study dogs’ emotions stop just after love (the 2-year-old human equivalent).

Submission isn't an emotion though, it's a behaviour

[Redway]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Submission isn't an emotion though, it's a behaviour

I was talking about love there though.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Redway

I was talking about love there though.

right, well submission as others have said apply to dogs in a big way, ever heard of Top Dog or Alpha dog?

[Redway]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

right, well submission as others have said apply to dogs in a big way, ever heard of Top Dog or Alpha dog?

I was being a little tongue-in-cheek when I made that comment about submission. It obviously applies to them on a biological level in a big way but there’s just something about the way TS worded submission. In the emotional human sense but I knew what he meant. Only the wording sounded funny that’s all.

[Twosugars]

Originally Posted by Redway

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl...lly-experience

According to that study dogs’ emotions stop just after love (the 2-year-old human equivalent).

very good summary

thanks, Redway!

...your dog can still feel love for you, and contentment when you are around, and aren't these the emotions we truly value?