Understanding Dog Emotions: Not Guilt

“Hi. I’m Rip. I know what you're thinking. You think I

feel guilty. Well, here's the truth. I don’t.” “When you walk

in upset, my brain turns on the emotion center. It says:

‘My Human is mad. This feels bad.’” “Guilt lives in the thinking part

of your brain. My brain is focused on food and naps.” “This face isn’t

guilt. It’s appeasement. I’m trying to calm you down.” “I don’t feel

bad about the couch or whatever I did while you were gone. I only feel

bad that you’re mad.” “Dogs don’t feel guilt. We read your