{"id":18408,"date":"2022-09-08T11:04:45","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T11:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-let-out-a-deep-sigh\/"},"modified":"2022-09-09T06:47:51","modified_gmt":"2022-09-09T06:47:51","slug":"why-do-dogs-let-out-a-deep-sigh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-let-out-a-deep-sigh\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do dogs let out a deep sigh?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-let-out-a-deep-sigh\/#Why_do_dogs_let_out_a_deep_sigh\" title=\"Why do dogs let out a deep sigh?\">Why do dogs let out a deep sigh?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-let-out-a-deep-sigh\/#Do_dogs_sigh_out_of_frustration\" title=\"Do dogs sigh out of frustration?\">Do dogs sigh out of frustration?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-let-out-a-deep-sigh\/#Why_do_dogs_let_out_a_big_sigh_before_sleeping\" title=\"Why do dogs let out a big sigh before sleeping?\">Why do dogs let out a big sigh before sleeping?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-let-out-a-deep-sigh\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_deep_sighs\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog deep sighs?\">What does it mean when a dog deep sighs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-let-out-a-deep-sigh\/#Why_does_my_dog_take_a_deep_breath_and_sigh\" title=\"Why does my dog take a deep breath and sigh?\">Why does my dog take a deep breath and sigh?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-let-out-a-deep-sigh\/#Why_do_dogs_exhale_deeply\" title=\"Why do dogs exhale deeply?\">Why do dogs exhale deeply?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-let-out-a-deep-sigh\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_sighs_deeply\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog sighs deeply?\">What does it mean when a dog sighs deeply?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-let-out-a-deep-sigh\/#How_can_you_tell_if_your_dog_is_frustrated\" title=\"How can you tell if your dog is frustrated?\">How can you tell if your dog is frustrated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-let-out-a-deep-sigh\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_huffs\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog huffs?\">What does it mean when your dog huffs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_let_out_a_deep_sigh\"><\/span>Why do dogs let out a deep sigh?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs can sigh for a variety of reasons, but the main reason they sigh is to signal that they are relaxed. However, deep and frequent sighing <b>can indicate that your pet is in pain or suffering from illness. If your dog is sighing, it usually means he&#8217;s really content and relaxed.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-who-did-let-the-dogs-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Your question: Who did let the dogs out?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_sigh_out_of_frustration\"><\/span>Do dogs sigh out of frustration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to a 2018 University of Bari Aldo Moro study, dogs use body language and vocalizations to communicate with humans. 2 <b>A sigh is one way a dog may express contentment or disappointment, but which depends largely on the situation. Neuropsychological researcher Stanley Coren, Ph.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aATKLWCgo9o\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_let_out_a_big_sigh_before_sleeping\"><\/span>Why do dogs let out a big sigh before sleeping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They&#8217;re tired<\/b> Similar to the relaxation sigh, dogs may let out a sigh when they&#8217;re gearing up to go to sleep for the night. The sigh may help them unwind, points out Dr. Woodnutt. Or it may be part of their own little sleep-routine.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_deep_sighs\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog deep sighs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs communicate <b>pleasure, happiness, excitement, and affiliation through their vocalizations. The most common sounds of pleasure are moans and sighs, although dogs also use whines and growls to communicate happiness. Low-pitched moans are very common in puppies and are signs of contentment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_take_a_deep_breath_and_sigh\"><\/span>Why does my dog take a deep breath and sigh?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is <b>most likely their way of communicating pleasure. It may be that your pup sighs when you&#8217;re petting them or you have just given them one of their favorite treats. Whatever the case, your dog is letting you know that they are pleased with the current situation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_exhale_deeply\"><\/span>Why do dogs exhale deeply?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s normal for dogs to pant or breathe heavily after exercising (walking or running), playing, or if they are in a hot environment where they need to cool down. In most cases, it is no cause for alarm.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JOlUeFh3SO4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_sighs_deeply\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog sighs deeply?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Root of the Behavior However, most agree that sighs indicate <b>your dog is attempting to vocalize their emotions. When you dog sighs it is an emotional signal terminating an action. More simply put, sighing acts as a sort of period at the end of a dog&#8217;s unspoken sentence.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_your_dog_is_frustrated\"><\/span>How can you tell if your dog is frustrated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Signs Your Dog Is Annoyed At You<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A smack on your leg or head.<\/li>\n<li>Rolling his eyes at you.<\/li>\n<li>Walking away from you.<\/li>\n<li>Staring at you blankly.<\/li>\n<li>The &#8216;side-eye&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>Giving you less affection than usual.<\/li>\n<li>Avoiding contact with you.<\/li>\n<li>Hiding under your bed or in the laundry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/zooawesome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Why-Do-Dogs-Curl-Their-Tongues-When-They-Yawn-2.jpg\" alt=\"Why Do Dogs Curl Their Tongues When They Yawn? (9 Reasons) | ZooAwesome\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_huffs\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog huffs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Dog is Stressed Out<\/b> Huffing is akin to heavy panting and this typically is a sign that a dog is anxious or stressed. You might want to keep track of when your dog huffs and see if there&#8217;s anything that might be triggering the stressful reaction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why do dogs let out a deep sigh?Do dogs sigh out of frustration?Why do dogs let out a big sigh before sleeping?What does it mean when a dog deep sighs?Why does my dog take a deep breath and sigh?Why do dogs exhale deeply?What does it mean when a dog sighs deeply?How can&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194449,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Why-do-dogs-let-out-a-deep-sigh.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18408"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18408"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18408\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194450,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18408\/revisions\/194450"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194449"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18408"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18408"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18408"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}