Why Is My Dog So Sassy? Easy Tips to Understand Your Dogs Attitude!
Okay, so my dog, he’s been acting all kinds of sassy lately. I mean, I don’t know what’s gotten into him, but it’s been a trip. So I started to wonder, “Why is my dog so sassy?” And let me tell you, I went down a rabbit hole trying to figure it out.
First, I started just watching him. Like, really paying attention to when he gets all extra. Turns out, it’s mostly when I tell him “no.” You know, like, “No, you can’t eat that sock.” Or, “No, we’re not going for another walk right now.” He gets this look, like he’s rolling his eyes at me. And sometimes, he even barks back! It’s wild.
Then, I started to think maybe it’s something I’m doing. Am I not giving him enough attention? So I tried spending more time playing with him, taking him on extra-long walks, you name it. He loved it, obviously, but the sass? Still there. In fact, it was like I had a super well-exercised, spoiled, sassy dog. Great.
Digging Deeper
So, I hit the internet, because where else do you go when you have weird questions, right? I read a bunch of articles and stuff, and it turns out, dogs can be sassy for all sorts of reasons. Some people said it might be because he’s bored. So I bought him like a bunch of new toys, these puzzle toys that are supposed to keep them busy. He figured them out in like five minutes, and then just looked at me like, “What else you got, lady?”
I found out that some dogs just have sassy personalities. Like, it’s just who they are. And that kind of made sense because he’s always been a bit of a character. I also read that sometimes they learn it from us. Or they do it for attention. He will eat things he’s not supposed to, which makes me so angry. I read online that dogs might eat things they find because they watch their mothers do it when they were puppies. I didn’t know that!
- It could be because he was bored.
- It could be because he wanted more attention.
- It might just be his personality.
Honestly, I’m still not 100% sure why he’s so sassy. But I’ve learned to just kind of roll with it. I mean, he’s my dog, and I love him, sass and all. I did try to establish more ground rules, be more firm, but also give him more positive reinforcement when he’s being a good boy. It’s a work in progress, but hey, at least it’s never boring around here!
