Dog Psychology Library
Understand how dogs think, learn, feel, and form associations through clear, practical canine psychology explanations.
4 terms found
Emotions
Anxiety
Worry or anticipation about a possible threat, uncertain outcome, or future event.
ReactivityFearful BehaviorAvoidance
Mental State
Arousal
The level of nervous-system activation that influences attention, movement, emotion, and responsiveness.
ReactivityFearful BehaviorAvoidance
Thinking
Association
A learned connection between events, cues, places, actions, emotions, or outcomes.
Fearful BehaviorReactivityAvoidance
Relationships
Attachment
An emotional bond that influences proximity seeking, security, exploration, and responses to separation.
AvoidanceSeparation DistressFearful Behavior