Pain and Behaviour – The Dog Standard

Why is My Dog Acting Differently: Understanding the Impact of Pain on Canine Behaviour

A side-by-side comparison of two dogs with different expressions. On the left, a brown and white dog looks sad or unwell, standing on outdoor steps. On the right, a fluffy Shetland Sheepdog tilts its head with a curious expression. The text at the top reads "The Dog Standard Answers," and at the bottom, it says, "Why is My Dog Acting Differently?"

During their evolution, dogs learnt to hide much of their pain, making them less of a target to predators who are more likely to attack weak prey. This adaptation remains within our dogs despite being domesticated for thousands of years. There are many different signs that may indicate an injury or illness most of whichContinueContinue reading “Why is My Dog Acting Differently: Understanding the Impact of Pain on Canine Behaviour”