您的寵物會慶祝您的歸鄉嗎？

跳躍，吠叫，盤旋和意外小便：您的歸鄉會引發您珍愛的寵物的慶祝活動嗎？

Coming home to a happy pet is one of life's simple joys. But have you ever noticed that your dog greets you by accidentally peeing on the rug or your cat presents you with a dead mouse?

回到快樂寵物的家是生活中的簡單喜悅之一。但是，您是否曾經註意到，您的狗意外撒尿或貓給您打招呼，或者您的貓給您帶來了死老鼠？

While these actions might seem odd to humans, they are natural expressions of a pet's joy at their owner's return, according to veterinarian Dr. Michelle MacMillan.

獸醫米歇爾·麥克米倫（Michelle Macmillan）博士說，雖然這些行動對人類來說似乎很奇怪，但它們是寵物主人回來的自然表達。

"Pets often get very excited when their owners come home, especially if they greet them with a high-pitched voice and enthusiastic body language," Dr MacMillan told NeedToKnow.online.

麥克米倫博士告訴Needtoknow.online，“當主人回家回家時，寵物通常會感到非常興奮，尤其是當他們用高音和熱情的肢體語言打招呼。”

"This can send their excitement into overdrive and some dogs will accidentally pee if they are overexcited, especially puppies and young dogs who haven't yet fully developed bladder control."

“這可能會使他們的興奮變成超速駕駛，如果狗過度興奮，尤其是尚未完全發展膀胱控制的幼犬和年輕狗，有些狗會意外撒尿。”

If you want to promote more relaxed behaviour over time, try to maintain a low-key greeting. A serene entrance and delayed affection can be beneficial.

如果您想隨著時間的推移促進更輕鬆的行為，請嘗試保持低調的問候。寧靜的入口和延遲的情感可能是有益的。

But what if your pet greets you by looking away and acting shy? This could be their discreet way of expressing joy at your arrival.

但是，如果您的寵物通過移開和表現害羞來打招呼，該怎麼辦？這可能是他們在您到來時表達喜悅的謹慎方式。

"Some pets are a bit more subtle, but just as pleased," Dr MacMillan explained.

麥克米倫博士解釋說：“有些寵物更加微妙，但就像很高興。”

"Acting shy or bashful may even be a form of submissive behavior. Your pet sees you as their leader, and they are greeting you in a respectful manner."

“表演害羞或害羞甚至可能是順從行為的一種形式。您的寵物將您視為他們的領導者，他們以尊重的方式向您打招呼。”

To respond, get down to their level and use a soothing tone to reassure them that you're happy to see them too.

為了做出回應，請達到他們的水平，並使用舒緩的語氣向他們保證，您也很高興看到他們。

Dogs often offer toys as an invitation to play, while cats might present 'gifts' as a token of affection.

狗經常提供玩具作為玩耍的邀請，而貓可能會出現“禮物”作為情感。

"It's their method of trying to interact with you immediately," the expert stated.

專家說：“這是他們試圖立即與您互動的方法。”

"They may have been somewhat bored while you were away and are now ready for a play session or some exercise."

“當您不在時，他們可能有些無聊，現在準備參加比賽或運動。”

If it's safe, accept the gift - even if it doesn't exactly match your idea of a welcome-home present. MacMillan explains: “The way you react can also reinforce this behaviour as if they know bringing you a toy is likely to elicit a good response from you, they will continue to do it each time.”

如果是安全的，請接受禮物 - 即使它與您對歡迎家庭禮物的想法完全不符。麥克米倫（Macmillan）解釋說：“您的反應方式也可以加強這種行為，好像他們知道給您帶來玩具可能會引起您的良好回應，他們每次都會繼續這樣做。”

Surprisingly, if your pet barely acknowledges your entrance, it's often a positive sign.

令人驚訝的是，如果您的寵物幾乎不承認您的入口，那通常是一個積極的信號。

"It indicates that they don't view your coming and going as a significant event and that they are content in their own company," explains Dr MacMillan.

麥克米倫博士解釋說：“這表明他們不認為您的到來是一項重大事件，並且他們在自己的公司中滿足。”

However, she warns that if such behavior is a new development or comes with other symptoms of depression, it's time to consult your vet.

但是，她警告說，如果這種行為是一種新的發展或帶有其他抑鬱症狀，那麼該諮詢您的獸醫了。

Don’t take it personally. Let them come to you on their terms.

不要親自接受。讓他們按照他們的條件來找你。

If your furry friend greets you with an array of sounds as you enter the house, remember that every noise is their way of communicating.

如果您的毛茸茸的朋友在進入房屋時向您打招呼，請記住，每一個噪音都是他們的交流方式。

Cats might express their feelings through a variety of vocalisations such as trills, chirps, or meows, which could indicate affection or perhaps slight irritation.

貓可能會通過各種發聲（例如顫音，鳴叫聲或Meows）來表達自己的感受，這可能表明感情或略微刺激。

Dogs, on the other hand, may bark, whine, or howl to release pent-up emotions.

另一方面，狗可能會吠叫，發牢騷或how叫聲以釋放壓抑的情緒。

It's crucial to observe not just the sound but also the accompanying body language. A wagging tail usually means excitement, while pinned ears or pacing could signal a need for comfort or some alone time.

至關重要的是要觀察聲音，還要觀察隨附的肢體語言。搖擺的尾巴通常意味著興奮，而固定的耳朵或起搏可能表明需要舒適或單獨的時間。