I am Floppy and I am the cutest thing that mankind has ever seen, I can assure you of that. I am short and cute with stunted limbs that add to my cuteness. I am very friendly and I am generally shy, but depending on who my parents are, I do tend to become a little more aware and caring, and so much more than just a cute little puppy.
There are a lot of advantages to having me as your pet. Most revolve around the convenience of how easy it is to handle me. And also around the fact that you can be carefree when I am around. All you have to do is show me some love and feed me good food so that I can keep playing and jumping around throughout the day.
The Capacity of Understanding Emotions
Happiness is not the only emotion that I can feel. There are other emotions that I can understand. Read along to find out what I can and cannot feel. Emotions form a big part of all of our lives so read on for a clearer picture.
I am very sensitive to one particular emotion that everybody understands. It is the strongest emotion on earth and universally known. According to research, even plants can feel it. Yes, you have got it right. It is the emotion of love.
I love being loved and can sense immediately if it is missing. Love is the most important feeling for me. If you are planning to bring a dachshund home, then know that you need to love him immensely; if you don’t, he will know and he could be vulnerable to depression. Also know that he will always be there when you need him. Every day, he will eagerly wait for you to return home from work or school. When you get home, play around with him and you’ll have a great time together. Love is one feeling that I definitely understand.
Love
I am capable of feeling whatever emotions a 2 year-old child is capable of feeling. A 2 year-old cannot express everything they want to, and it is the same with me. I am also capable of sensing your emotions. However, we are not able to understand more complex emotions, only the simple ones. Read on to find out what other emotions your dachshund understands.
Sadness
If you come home sad, I will notice and I will start to feel sad, too. I will also try to do everything I can to make you feel better. On a regular day, you are upbeat and happy to see me, but if you aren’t excited, I can tell. As soon as you walk in, I feel instant love and happiness. My love for you is so immense that if you are in pain, I can feel it immediately; I will use tricks and whatever else I can to cheer you up, such as wagging my tail, licking your face or jumping on you. I will also sit in silence beside you. If you are silent or sad for a very long period, it will affect my well-being, too. Every time you walk into the house, I will notice if you are not your usual, cheery self; if this persists for a few weeks or longer, I will tend toward sadness as well. In this way, I share your pain and sorrow.
Anxiety
We also feel anxiety strongly. If you are angry or frustrated and you show those emotions, we can read them easily. It makes us sad and panicky. If you tend to move things around the house, make a lot of noise or throw things, you might need to change before considering bringing a dachshund home. I am sensitive to loud noises. You may have had a long day and want to shout at everyone and everything and throw things, but exhibiting that kind of behavior will have a negative effect on me. For example, if I try to play with you and you shout at me, I will shrink in fear. Also, if you forget to feed me or you leave me alone in the house for long period, I will become very anxious. Loud noises like car alarms and fire crackers scare me, too. I will try to find a corner to hide in so I can get away from everyone and everything.
Complex Emotions
Excitement is another emotion that I feel. It also comes in the form of happiness. I also feel compassion, which I express in the form of love. I will take time adjusting to a stranger who frequents your house and until I adjust, I will keep trying to protect you from them. This pretty much sums up all of the emotions I can feel. Some may argue that I look guilty when I have done something naughty, such as pooping in the house, but that is not guilt. In truth, I am aware that I am going to be punished if I poop in the house so I am scared and that fear in interpreted as guilt.
Conclusion
Dachshunds are capable of feeling most of your simple emotions, but the complicated ones are still a little too much for me. However, I will always love you and I will always be there for you, no matter what you’re feeling.
