> People who are happier perceive their dogs to be well-behaved. People who are more anxious predictably have more anxiety about their dogs' behavior. I think

> People who are happier perceive their dogs to be well-behaved. People who are more anxious predictably have more anxiety about their dogs' behavior. I think this might actually be it. As someone with anxiety I am irrationally anxious about my cat all the time, but according to external appraisal (i.e., the vet), my cat is just fine.