{"id":21992,"date":"2022-03-25T11:09:16","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:09:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-fake-yawn\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:09:16","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:09:16","slug":"why-does-my-puppy-fake-yawn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-fake-yawn\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my puppy fake yawn?"},"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-does-my-puppy-fake-yawn\/#Why_does_my_puppy_fake_yawn\" title=\"Why does my puppy fake yawn?\">Why does my puppy fake yawn?<\/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-does-my-puppy-fake-yawn\/#Why_does_dog_yawn_when_I_pet_him\" title=\"Why does dog yawn when I pet him?\">Why does dog yawn when I pet him?<\/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-does-my-puppy-fake-yawn\/#Do_dogs_yawn_when_they_are_happy\" title=\"Do dogs yawn when they are happy?\">Do dogs yawn when they are happy?<\/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-does-my-puppy-fake-yawn\/#Why_does_my_dog_make_himself_yawn\" title=\"Why does my dog make himself yawn?\">Why does my dog make himself yawn?<\/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-does-my-puppy-fake-yawn\/#Why_does_my_new_puppy_keep_yawning\" title=\"Why does my new puppy keep yawning?\">Why does my new puppy keep yawning?<\/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-does-my-puppy-fake-yawn\/#Do_dogs_mimic_yawning\" title=\"Do dogs mimic yawning?\">Do dogs mimic yawning?<\/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-does-my-puppy-fake-yawn\/#Why_does_my_dog_half_yawn_when_I_pet_him\" title=\"Why does my dog half yawn when I pet him?\">Why does my dog half yawn when I pet him?<\/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-does-my-puppy-fake-yawn\/#Why_do_dogs_yawn_when_you_cuddle_them\" title=\"Why do dogs yawn when you cuddle them?\">Why do dogs yawn when you cuddle them?<\/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-does-my-puppy-fake-yawn\/#Do_dogs_yawn_to_show_affection\" title=\"Do dogs yawn to show affection?\">Do dogs yawn to show affection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-fake-yawn\/#What_does_it_mean_when_dog_yawns_at_you\" title=\"What does it mean when dog yawns at you?\">What does it mean when dog yawns at you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-fake-yawn\/#Why_does_my_dog_yawn_when_I_pet_him\" title=\"Why does my dog yawn when I pet him?\">Why does my dog yawn when I pet him?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-fake-yawn\/#Do_dogs_yawn_when_they_love_you\" title=\"Do dogs yawn when they love you?\">Do dogs yawn when they love you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-fake-yawn\/#Why_does_my_dog_make_herself_yawn\" title=\"Why does my dog make herself yawn?\">Why does my dog make herself yawn?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-fake-yawn\/#Why_is_my_puppy_yawning_so_much\" title=\"Why is my puppy yawning so much?\">Why is my puppy yawning so much?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-fake-yawn\/#Is_it_normal_for_newborn_puppies_to_yawn\" title=\"Is it normal for newborn puppies to yawn?\">Is it normal for newborn puppies to yawn?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-fake-yawn\/#Why_do_dogs_act_like_theyre_yawning\" title=\"Why do dogs act like they&#8217;re yawning?\">Why do dogs act like they&#8217;re yawning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-fake-yawn\/#Do_dogs_mimic_yawns\" title=\"Do dogs mimic yawns?\">Do dogs mimic yawns?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-fake-yawn\/#Do_dogs_yawn_because_they_are_confused\" title=\"Do dogs yawn because they are confused?\">Do dogs yawn because they are confused?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-puppy-fake-yawn\/#What_does_a_dog_yawn_sound_like\" title=\"What does a dog yawn sound like?\">What does a dog yawn sound like?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_puppy_fake_yawn\"><\/span>Why does my puppy fake yawn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The answer is that dogs will fake yawn for a variety of reasons. It might be <b>they are echoing your behavior and mirroring what you do in order to fit in. However, another important reason dogs fake yawn is because they are anxious or fearful. To prove a point, watch the dogs in a vet&#8217;s waiting room.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_dog_yawn_when_I_pet_him\"><\/span>Why does dog yawn when I pet him?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, if your dog is yawning when you pet him, it&#8217;s not cause for alarm. <b>It usually means they are excited, confused, bored, a little stressed, or just plain tired. And honestly, it&#8217;s quite cute and reminds us that our pups aren&#8217;t so different from us.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_yawn_when_they_are_happy\"><\/span>Do dogs yawn when they are happy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Active dogs tend to yawn when they&#8217;re especially excited about what they&#8217;re doing or what they&#8217;re about to do. In an article by K9 Magazine, Jasmine Kleine says, By yawning, the dog is preparing its body for the action. The deep breaths fill the lungs and boost the flow of oxygen to the brain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_make_himself_yawn\"><\/span>Why does my dog make himself yawn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A yawn <b>may indicate anticipation or stress, too. Your dog may yawn repeatedly when he&#8217;s waiting in the vet&#8217;s office as a way of dealing with nervousness. Sometimes dogs yawn in anticipation of something enjoyable, such as a walkthis is a way of controlling his enthusiasm.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_new_puppy_keep_yawning\"><\/span>Why does my new puppy keep yawning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs yawn when they are tired or bored, they also yawn when stressed. A stressful yawn is more prolonged and intense than a sleepy yawn. Dogs may also drool and lick excessively when nervous. Changes in eyes and ears.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_mimic_yawning\"><\/span>Do dogs mimic yawning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pets yawn more in response to owners&#8217; yawns than strangers&#8217;, study says. Dog owners who claim their pets know their feelings may be on to something: A new study shows that canines yawn more in response to their owners&#8217; yawns than they do to strangers&#8217; yawns.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_half_yawn_when_I_pet_him\"><\/span>Why does my dog half yawn when I pet him?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is yawning when you pet him, it&#8217;s <b>not because he&#8217;s relaxed. It&#8217;s because he&#8217;s excited that you&#8217;re giving him attention. He will also yawn when he&#8217;s about to go for a walk or do anything else that&#8217;s a fun activity for him, like playing fetch with you, running through the sprinklers, or going in the car.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_yawn_when_you_cuddle_them\"><\/span>Why do dogs yawn when you cuddle them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When dogs yawn after a cuddle, it&#8217;s because <b>they feel uncomfortable. It&#8217;s a way of telling you that they didn&#8217;t like what happened. This might seem at odds with your dog&#8217;s personality. Especially if you&#8217;ve always considered them a bit of a cuddle bunny.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_yawn_to_show_affection\"><\/span>Do dogs yawn to show affection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Active dogs tend to yawn when they&#8217;re especially excited about what they&#8217;re doing or what they&#8217;re about to do. In an article by K9 Magazine, Jasmine Kleine says, By yawning, the dog is preparing its body for the action. The deep breaths fill the lungs and boost the flow of oxygen to the brain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_dog_yawns_at_you\"><\/span>What does it mean when dog yawns at you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>New research shows that <b>yawning could actually be a sign of affection and affinity in dogs. So while you might try to stifle a yawn in an attempt to be polite, your puppy will express what you cannot.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_yawn_when_I_pet_him\"><\/span>Why does my dog yawn when I pet him?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, if your dog is yawning when you pet him, it&#8217;s not cause for alarm. <b>It usually means they are excited, confused, bored, a little stressed, or just plain tired. And honestly, it&#8217;s quite cute and reminds us that our pups aren&#8217;t so different from us.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_yawn_when_they_love_you\"><\/span>Do dogs yawn when they love you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s true, <b>dogs also yawn when someone they love yawns. A Live Science article describes a study in Japan. The study shows that when humans mimic yawning it is a way of expressing empathy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_make_herself_yawn\"><\/span>Why does my dog make herself yawn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Turid Rugaas, Norwegian behaviorist and author of On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals, <b>yawning is one of many signals dogs use to calm themselves when they are stressed or uneasy. A dog could feel stressed when: Entering a veterinary clinic.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_puppy_yawning_so_much\"><\/span>Why is my puppy yawning so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Simply put, <b>dogs yawn when they are stressed. According to Turid Rugaas, Norwegian behaviorist and author of On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals, yawning is one of many signals dogs use to calm themselves when they are stressed or uneasy. A dog could feel stressed when: Entering a veterinary clinic.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_newborn_puppies_to_yawn\"><\/span>Is it normal for newborn puppies to yawn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The answer is that dogs will fake yawn for a variety of reasons. It might be <b>they are echoing your behavior and mirroring what you do in order to fit in. However, another important reason dogs fake yawn is because they are anxious or fearful. To prove a point, watch the dogs in a vet&#8217;s waiting room.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_act_like_theyre_yawning\"><\/span>Why do dogs act like they&#8217;re yawning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yawning as a sign to communicate indifference has been observed in both domesticated dogs and wild canids. Many times, when a dog is faced with an aggressive dog, he will offer a <b>yawn in response to the aggressor. This simply means that the yawning dog is not interested in any sort of conflict.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_mimic_yawns\"><\/span>Do dogs mimic yawns?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pets yawn more in response to owners&#8217; yawns than strangers&#8217;, study says. Dog owners who claim their pets know their feelings may be on to something: A new study shows that canines yawn more in response to their owners&#8217; yawns than they do to strangers&#8217; yawns.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_yawn_because_they_are_confused\"><\/span>Do dogs yawn because they are confused?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>#3  Confusion Another explanation to an oddly timed yawn is that <b>the dog is confused and doesn&#8217;t know what else to do. This happens a lot during training sessions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_dog_yawn_sound_like\"><\/span>What does a dog yawn sound like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yawning is often accompanied by vocalizations. In humans, the sounds often have a Chewbacca-like quality, but dogs tend to emit a <b>high-pitched whine when yawning.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my puppy fake yawn?Why does dog yawn when I pet him?Do dogs yawn when they are happy?Why does my dog make himself yawn?Why does my new puppy keep yawning?Do dogs mimic yawning?Why does my dog half yawn when I pet him?Why do dogs yawn when you cuddle them?Do dogs yawn&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21992"}],"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=21992"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21992\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21992"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21992"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21992"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}