您的宠物会庆祝您的归乡吗？

跳跃，吠叫，盘旋和意外小便：您的归乡会引发您珍爱的宠物的庆祝活动吗？

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?

回到快乐宠物的家是生活中的简单喜悦之一。但是，您是否曾经注意到，您的狗意外撒尿或猫给您打招呼，或者您的猫给您带来了死老鼠？

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.

兽医米歇尔·麦克米伦（Michelle Macmillan）博士说，虽然这些行动对人类来说似乎很奇怪，但它们是宠物主人回来的自然表达。

"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.

麦克米伦博士告诉Needtoknow.online，“当主人回家回家时，宠物通常会感到非常兴奋，尤其是当他们用高音和热情的肢体语言打招呼。”

"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."

“这可能会使他们的兴奋变成超速驾驶，如果狗过度兴奋，尤其是尚未完全发展膀胱控制的幼犬和年轻狗，有些狗会意外撒尿。”

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.

如果您想随着时间的推移促进更轻松的行为，请尝试保持低调的问候。宁静的入口和延迟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，如果您的宠物通过移开和表现害羞来打招呼，该怎么办？这可能是他们在您到来时表达喜悦的谨慎方式。

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

麦克米伦博士解释说：“有些宠物更加微妙，但就像很高兴。”

"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顺从行为的一种形式。您的宠物将您视为他们的领导者，他们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.

为了做出回应，请达到他们的水平，并使用舒缓的语气向他们保证，您也很高兴看到他们。

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

狗经常提供玩具作为玩耍的邀请，而猫可能会出现“礼物”作为情感。

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

专家说：“这是他们试图立即与您互动的方法。”

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

“当您不在时，他们可能有些无聊，现在准备参加比赛或运动。”

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，请接受礼物 - 即使它与您对欢迎家庭礼物的想法完全不符。麦克米伦（Macmillan）解释说：“您的反应方式也可以加强这种行为，好像他们知道给您带来玩具可能会引起您的良好回应，他们每次都会继续这样做。”

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

令人惊讶的是，如果您的宠物几乎不承认您的入口，那通常是一个积极的信号。

"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.

麦克米伦博士解释说：“这表明他们不认为您的到来是一项重大事件，并且他们在自己的公司中满足。”

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，她警告说，如果这种行为是一种新的发展或带有其他抑郁症状，那么该咨询您的兽医了。

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

不要亲自接受。让他们按照他们的条件来找你。

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进入房屋时向您打招呼，请记住，每一个噪音都是他们的交流方式。

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

猫可能会通过各种发声（例如颤音，鸣叫声或Meows）来表达自己的感受，这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，狗可能会吠叫，发牢骚或how叫声以释放压抑的情绪。

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.

至关重要的是要观察声音，还要观察随附的肢体语言。摇摆的尾巴通常意味着兴奋，而固定的耳朵或起搏可能表明需要舒适或单独的时间。