There are two kinds of guilty dogs: ones who immediately go into submissive mode with a look that says, “go on, eat my belly, I deserve it,” and the ones who avoid the issue at all costs!
It isn’t guilt as people think it is it is actually fear of what the consequences might be …never curse or scold your dog after the event because they live in the moment and don’t understand what he/she is being scolded for … I think and find these so called “guilty” dog videos very sad as all I see is a fearful dog !!!!!!!!!!!!
You don’t get dogs. Just like paper training a dog, you reward good behavior, discourage bad behavior. I took several classes on learning behavior in college, and we can train behavior in animals with simple brains…ie, rats. Most dogs are substantially smarter than rats. Get educated before you try to reprimand others on a subject in which you have 0 expertise.
this is not guilt! There have been many studies to prove that if you scold a dog for something, like getting into the garbage, that he will remember your reaction to the situation. He is trying to appease his owner. If you scold him several times for getting into garbage and then try an experiment-have someone spread the garbage out on the floor, come home and find the garbage, look at the dog. He will probably be trying to appease you with his body language, putting himself in a “safe place”, and looking pathetic.
Not mine . . . If they did not do it they are not owning it. period. Any dog that does that is constantly getting their butts chewed by a person that should not have a pet. period.
this is pure sadism. yes, they chewed on something, probably cause they were bored. and why are they on their back? because, prior to this, they were punished with more then just words and yelling.
f* people with their fucking cameras. go out and enjoy your time with your pets. and TRY to leave those f* cameras/phones at home!
My lab either goes to her bed or flips over on her back just like most of these dogs did. She has never been physically punished or actually “yelled at”. She just knows. All you have to do is say her name while holding something she chewed and her head goes down and she slinks away to her bed or lays on her back. She remembers.
so cute to see all the idiots commenting. People its not the 70′s anymore dogs dont forget. No there memories are not like elephants but the do have quiet a memory stop saying there stupid. Your pathetic!
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I agree with you but seriously, use proper grammar if you are going to be upset at people, otherwise you just look like a fool.
I have worked as a pet professional for 41 years and have been around dogs all my life. Yes they know exactly what they are being scolded about and yes, sometimes people want to think that dogs are being scolded about something they don’t understand. I work with dogs daily and those little brown eyes hide a very smart brain. Don’t under estimate them. They are very much in tune with humans and understand us very well. Dogs understand humans at a much deeper level then most people care to see or understand. I have a deep understanding of the bond between owner and their pets.
Dogs don’t feel guilt and what you’re actually seeing is fear and appeasement gestures! All they know is that you’re speaking to them harshly, in a way that means they’re about to get a royal telling off! And so although they don’t know why it’s happening, they try to appease you by showing the behaviors we see here. It’s kinda sad really, all that behavior says: “I’m sorry, I don’t know what for, but please love me!” and the owners milk it and put it on film
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Ahhh! They are all so cute!!!!
It isn’t guilt as people think it is it is actually fear of what the consequences might be …never curse or scold your dog after the event because they live in the moment and don’t understand what he/she is being scolded for … I think and find these so called “guilty” dog videos very sad as all I see is a fearful dog !!!!!!!!!!!!
Woof woof!
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Dogs are not as stupid as you claim them to be. They have memories. They don’t forget from moment to moment.
Woof woof!
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Yea… otherwise how would they know where to go when they need to use the restroom or when it’s feeding time?… Dogs are not idiots.
You don’t get dogs. Just like paper training a dog, you reward good behavior, discourage bad behavior. I took several classes on learning behavior in college, and we can train behavior in animals with simple brains…ie, rats. Most dogs are substantially smarter than rats. Get educated before you try to reprimand others on a subject in which you have 0 expertise.
Woof woof!
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my dog don’t guilf he didn’t do anything… even if i’m really sure he did.
this is not guilt! There have been many studies to prove that if you scold a dog for something, like getting into the garbage, that he will remember your reaction to the situation. He is trying to appease his owner. If you scold him several times for getting into garbage and then try an experiment-have someone spread the garbage out on the floor, come home and find the garbage, look at the dog. He will probably be trying to appease you with his body language, putting himself in a “safe place”, and looking pathetic.
Yow. What do you think?
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Not mine . . . If they did not do it they are not owning it. period. Any dog that does that is constantly getting their butts chewed by a person that should not have a pet. period.
There will never be an “Ultimate Guilty Cat Compilation”.
Woof woof!
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this is pure sadism. yes, they chewed on something, probably cause they were bored. and why are they on their back? because, prior to this, they were punished with more then just words and yelling.
f* people with their fucking cameras. go out and enjoy your time with your pets. and TRY to leave those f* cameras/phones at home!
Yow. What do you think?
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My lab either goes to her bed or flips over on her back just like most of these dogs did. She has never been physically punished or actually “yelled at”. She just knows. All you have to do is say her name while holding something she chewed and her head goes down and she slinks away to her bed or lays on her back. She remembers.
Woof woof!
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so cute to see all the idiots commenting. People its not the 70′s anymore dogs dont forget. No there memories are not like elephants but the do have quiet a memory stop saying there stupid. Your pathetic!
*their *quite *they’re *you’re
I agree with you but seriously, use proper grammar if you are going to be upset at people, otherwise you just look like a fool.
My dog doesn’t do all that! She knows she can get away with everything and im happy she isn’t scared of her mummy
I have worked as a pet professional for 41 years and have been around dogs all my life. Yes they know exactly what they are being scolded about and yes, sometimes people want to think that dogs are being scolded about something they don’t understand. I work with dogs daily and those little brown eyes hide a very smart brain. Don’t under estimate them. They are very much in tune with humans and understand us very well. Dogs understand humans at a much deeper level then most people care to see or understand. I have a deep understanding of the bond between owner and their pets.
Dogs don’t feel guilt and what you’re actually seeing is fear and appeasement gestures! All they know is that you’re speaking to them harshly, in a way that means they’re about to get a royal telling off! And so although they don’t know why it’s happening, they try to appease you by showing the behaviors we see here. It’s kinda sad really, all that behavior says: “I’m sorry, I don’t know what for, but please love me!” and the owners milk it and put it on film