Do Dogs Get Jealous?
But do dogs also exhibit some of the negative side effects of deep love, such as jealousy? A study published in Psychological Science says yes. The researchers found that dogs will go so far as to show jealousy even when they can only imagine their owners are interacting with a potential rival.

How do you know when your dog is jealous?

9 Signs of Jealousy in Pets

  1. Aggression. ...
  2. Going to the bathroom indoors/outside the litter box. ...
  3. Paying extra attention to you (being “clingy”) ...
  4. Pushy behavior. ...
  5. Growling, hissing, or getting into a fight with another pet. ...
  6. Trying to scare off strangers. ...
  7. Doing a trick. ...
  8. Crowding your space.

Do dogs get jealous of their owners?

Recently, psychologists performed a study on dog behavior and learned without a doubt that dogs do get jealous. Whether it's jealousy as humans experience it, or an offshoot of deeply ingrained dog behavior like resource guarding or redirected excitement, dogs do feel envy.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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