Do you talk to your dog as if it were a person? Many people consider their pets as part of their family and they care for these animals beyond basic needs. For example, talking to your dogs as if they were humans is a common thing and, according to psychology, it says a lot about the owner’s personality.
Far from being something strange, the fact that you choose to talk with a dog shows empathy, emotional intelligence and other positive features that show how we interact with the world. So, let’s see what other things this action says about you.
Empathy
This is the first personality trait that’s related to talking to your dog. This means that you can recognize and understand other people’s feelings. Owners who talk to their pets tend to know when the animal is happy, uncomfortable or anxious; so when properly acting, the link between both strengthens and makes the dog feel safer.
Emotional intelligence
Talking to your dog also shows that you can manage your own emotions and also other people’s. For some people, talking with their dog is a way to spill their guts when they are facing difficult situations with humans. They find peace in the company of their best friend of 4 legs and they don’t need to be surrounded by people.
Creative thinking
When talking to your dog you are also exercising creative thinking. Studies show that saying ideas out loud helps solve issues, so expressing thought in front of your pet (even if it doesn’t respond to you) allows you to organize them better and find a solution.
Mindfulness
This feature means that you can be completely present at that moment. When talking to your pet, you are focusing on that interaction and you are leaving aside the worries from the past or the present.
Caring for you loved ones
The fifth personality trait this action reveals is the natural tendency to care for others. Those who talk to their dogs show a willingness to protect and attend both animals and people. This reflects kindness and being responsible for those who depend on your care.
Authenticity
When you are with your pet, you don’t feel afraid of being judged, so you can express yourself freely. This honesty feels liberating and allows you to share thoughts and feelings that you wouldn’t tell other people.Even though you won’t get an answer, the possibility of verbally expressing with no filter is worthy.
Liberation and emotional relief
Finally, those talking to their dogs find a relief space. Sharing emotions without holding back reduces tension and brings you comfort, which strengthens your emotional health and the link with your pet.
Talking to your pet is not a crazy thing
As you can see, if you are one of those people talking to your pets as if they were humans, you have many positive personality traits: empathy, emotional intelligence, creativity, full attention, caring, authenticity, and capacity to liberate emotions.
So, next time you find yourself doing this, remember you are not only filling the silence of your house, you are also caring for yourself, practicing mindfulness and showing your most authentic version. It doesn’t matter that you won’t receive a verbal answer because your dog is answering you with loyalty, caring and company.
Who needs more? Sometimes people are the ones that make us contain our emotions, so don’t feel you are crazy talking to your dog as you would to a person. At least this best friend will be by your side no matter what happens and how you feel. Do you feel this way when you are talking to your pet?