Maybe you’re not like me You may not be wondering if your pups are planning their next prank and if it will embarrass you. If you don’t, your dogs probably aren’t as “naughty” as mine, and you’ve probably never let your dog walk around your cocktail party with your bra in their mouth. You might ask, “Can a dog be naughty at all?” It seems like a more human trait, but the answer is definitely “yes!” even if that’s just how we perceive their behavior to be less angelic but humorous.
“Naughty” in human terms is really a discreet word for “morally questionable” or, if you want to get academic, “inappropriate” or “indecent”. Dogs are not scientific. They don’t know the difference between an adult-only video store and a kid’s amusement park. So this definition only fits dogs when people feel prudish and ashamed of their dog’s mischievous and “indecent” behavior (e.g. improper placement of noses in inappropriate places and even the occasional digestion of poopie).
For our purposes, we define “naughty” as “mischievous, mischievous, playful, humorous and cunning”.
What are the characteristics of a playful dog?
1. Charisma. Not really. Charisma convinces everyone that you do what they want you to do, even when you are not. I would say all dogs have some charisma, but some have more than others, or maybe some know how to do it better than others (and get away with it more).
2. Desire to please. Naughty dogs perform for us. They want us to approve of their bad behavior.
3. Willingness to disobey. As in “I know you just said to get my head out of the trash, but I’m going to grab the chicken bone there and then run around the apartment and make fun of you with it”.
4. Sense of (dog) humor. Yes, dogs laugh with their tails. And yes, dogs kind of understand that laughing is a good thing. They like to make us laugh. You just do it.
5. Sense of (human) humor. Whether a dog is funny and therefore naughty instead of annoying or frustrating depends on our perception of its behavior. If you laugh and deal with your dog the first time he steals the toilet plunger, he’ll keep stealing it and you will still have pictures of your dog and a toilet plunger to post on Facebook. What brings us to …
A dog chewing through a stuffed animal. Photography © Chalabala | Thinkstock.
Why are some dogs naughty?
1. To get attention. This is the main reason dogs are naughty, which shows that naughtiness is a very special phenomenon between humans and dogs. You won’t see dogs behave like this when you’re alone with other dogs.
2. Prove a point. You don’t see it that way, but you will find that if your dog does the same thing over and over again, he is probably trying to tell you something like, “I’m stealing the toilet piston because I really need to go outside to fetch.” play. “
3. To cheer you up. Not all dogs have this wild ability to empathize with people, but many do. Both of my pit bulls have this ability – Hudson stays with me when I’m depressed, but Falstaff plays the clown and does naughty things to cheer me up. I can’t explain it, but it’s really cool.
So what is the difference between “naughty” and just “bad”? We all know there is no such thing as a bad dog, although the number of dogs dressed up as devils for Halloween would suggest otherwise. Mostly whether a dog’s behavior is naughty or gradual.
The difference between “Naughty” and “In the Dog House”
1st degree of destruction. If you heard something in the other room and did your research and your dog destroyed the $ 10 target pillow, well. If you come home to a broken couch, something else.
2. Degree of discomfort. If your dog borrows your toothbrush, you can chew one piece of gum until you get another one. If your dog is wild and locks you out of the house, it’s not that easy.
3. Degree of danger. For you and your dog. A dog that breaks free and tries to get you to chase it down a busy street is neither amusing nor “naughty”. Any behavior that endangers security must be stopped.
Ten of the most playful breeds of dogs
You can see several breeds of bullying dogs below. For some reason, these breeds tend to have a great sense of humor. Terriers are also famous for their antics.
1. Dachshund. This long miracle is famous for its indiscretions and love for calamity. Dachshunds love to make you laugh, but they are also resourceful and can do amazing feats like chewing through cooling cables and thus flooding the house (personal experience).
2. Bull Terrier. This energetic breed can have obsessive-compulsive disorder issues, but their sense of humor is what will be most noticeable.
3. Jack Russell Terrier. The intelligence of this little terrier is lovable and very trainable, making him an impressive joker.
4. Pug. His somewhat strange appearance reflects his cheerful nature. The pug is a true connoisseur of naughtiness and loves to play more than anything.
5. Maltese. This tiny, silky, white muffin loves to frolic and play hide and seek with its owner. He’s definitely a prankster at heart.
6. American Pit Bull Terrier. Despite their sometimes bad reputation, pit bulls are very humorous dogs. Always ready for a game, you’d better hide your socks and cuddly toys or find them hidden in your dog’s bed.
7. Yorkshire Terrier. This tiny terrier is very enthusiastic about its owner and makes its owner happy. He is an exuberant dog with great joking skills.
8. Labrador Retriever. As anyone who has owned one knows, the laboratory is a master of calamity in his youth. The lab likes to steal toilet plungers (personal experience).
9. English bulldog. The English bulldog isn’t limited to British joke but can pull a quick one with the best. Beware of his sidelong glance – it indicates a naughty ghost at work.
10. Beagle. This wonderful family dog may not be the brightest dog, but the trouble it can cause is admirable.
What to do with a playful dog
So you’ve found a naughty breed of dog by chance or by chance – how do you manage this mischievous mutt? Do you even want to control his naughtiness or do you enjoy his antics? It depends on you. You decide whether you want to encourage or discourage this behavior. If you laugh at a naughty dog and draw his attention to him, he will continue this behavior. If you ignore and / or gently correct a naughty dog, it will learn to stop. But don’t underestimate the joys of a naughty dog - as Samuel Butler said:
“The greatest pleasure in a dog is that you are fooling yourself with him and not only not scolding you, but also fooling yourself.”
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