Dogs are super empathetic and often reflect the emotional state of their owners. So in addition to lack of exercise, etc, their anxiety and strange behaviors ar

Dogs are super empathetic and often reflect the emotional state of their owners. So in addition to lack of exercise, etc, their anxiety and strange behaviors are often a way to react to or support you. I’ve had many Labrador Retrievers in my life, as hunting dogs in my youth and now as family pets. They’ve always been calm, and a big part of that is that we’re calm people. Every dog is different, but their loyalty and empathy serve us in many ways. They are great at telling us things, if only we would listen.