Are dogs curious?
Yes, they are curious. They like to explore things and investigate things they do not understand.
What are the ten ways that a dog shows their curiosity?
10 Ways that a Dog Show their Curiosity
1. A dog will explore with its mouth. They like to taste things, and when they are curious, they will often smell an object and lick it with their tongue. Their long noses help them smell the object to see if they can find something that they may be interested in eating or chewing up.
2. If a dog is interested in an item they have found, whether it is a toy or another animal, they will let out a “play bark” or “inquiry bark.” This is often used when they find a toy or an item they may be interested in playing with. They want to say, “I have found a new toy!” or “Hey, look what I have found!”
3. Dogs will also let out a “play bark” or “inquiry bark” when they find another dog and want to play with him. If the other dog does not want to play, he will let out a growl, and this will tell the other dog that it is his territory or that he does not want to play with him.
4. Some dogs will make a play sound as they explore things. They make a “barking” sound with their open mouths and put their tongues out. When they have an object that they think is interesting to them, they will bring it towards their mouths and give it a taste test with their tongues. They may repeatedly see if the item is something that they want to play with or eat.
5. Dogs will also explore when they find another dog who has something that they are interested in. If the other dog does not want to play, he will put his lips up and tell the other dog that he has found something interesting and may want to play with it.
6. When a dog finds a new toy in their area, they will usually bring it back to their den or house and let out a “play bark” or “inquiry bark.” They may even sit down and place the object in their mouths as they think about what they have discovered.
7. A dog will also use their nose to find something that they want to know about. When they smell an object, they will often roll on their backs and put their noses near it. This is a sign of, “Hey, look at this interesting object. I want to know more about it!”
8. When a dog has found something in the trash or the garbage can, they will usually grab onto it with their mouth and bring it somewhere else where nobody is around. This is often used if they find a discarded bone or some food that has been left in the trash.
9. When a dog smells something that they are interested in, like water or some other type of liquid, they will often put their noses close to it and “lick” it with their tongue. They check to see how it tastes to decide if it is something they want to drink or play with.
10. Dogs will also investigate something if they have found a new person or a new dog. If the other dog does not want to play with them, they will try to get his attention, and body language will show how interested the dog is in the new person or dog. They will usually lick him with their tongues and try to get him to play with them.
In Summary
Dogs are curious. And as we can see, they have various ways to explore their environment and find new things. This is important to them, and they will use their different forms of communication to express what they are feeling.
