Do puppies get angry? The answer is: Yes!Once you have a puppy, you’ll realize they actually experience a wide range of emotions. Puppies do get angry, but they don’t hold grudges. Here are some common signs your puppy is showing anger:
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When you leave without taking your puppy along, one moment it’s happily trotting behind you with a toy in its mouth, and the next moment it hears you say, “Stay home and be good today.” Instantly, the puppy freezes, drops the toy, ears flatten, lips pout, and it looks at you with sad eyes before turning away and curling up in its bed without a backward glance.
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In dog-owning households, mealtime always comes with a pair of wet, hopeful eyes fixed on you near the table. The puppy rests its little mouth on your leg, silently begging for a tasty bite. After waiting patiently again and again with no treats given, it starts pawing at you. When ignored, it paws repeatedly and even whines anxiously. Then, the puppy sneezes nonstop—that’s its way of scolding you.
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If you don’t fetch or throw the toy for your puppy, it’ll glare at you in a huff, then quietly turn its back, ears folded, ignoring all your calls. Sometimes, it even finds a room to sulk in, hiding from you.
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The clever little pup might get spiteful when angry, peeing messily on your slippers—a behavior it never usually shows. One day, out of anger, it deliberately “gets back at you” while pretending not to know what’s going on, then gives you a charming, flattering smile. This behavior is typical for highly intelligent breeds like Border Collies.
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Sighing or rolling its eyes—when scolded, your puppy might let out a long sigh, look at you sideways, and even roll its eyes.
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Rejecting any affection—no cuddling, no head pats, shrinking away from your touch, and squirming to avoid being picked up.
Puppies are really just like little kids—they have moods, they get angry sometimes, but they never hold grudges. With just one call from you, a little treat, or a warm hug, your pup will happily bounce back like nothing happened, wagging its tail with a big, tongue-out smile.What puppies bring us the most joy is endless emotional support. No matter if you get mad at them or scold them for mistakes, they stay loyal and never give up on you. Puppies are easy to understand—they don’t lie because they simply can’t talk.In this world, there’s hardly any belief that remains unbroken—except for a dog’s loyalty. When a puppy loves you, it loves you forever. No matter how much time passes or what hardships come your way, your puppy will always be there, patiently waiting for you.