Soft, relaxed gaze Your dog’s facial expressions can say a lot about how they’re feeling.
A happy dog, for instance, has a soft gaze with eyes opened wide, Bekoff says. They may also blink their eyes frequently.
Happy facial expression A relaxed, open mouth with a lolling tongue can indicate dog happiness.
According to Bekoff, happy dogs have loose jaws and may look like they’re smiling with the corners of their mouth turned up.
Tail and body wagging How do you know if your dog is happy? Check the tail. A gentle, loose tail wag can indicate happiness in a dog.
Dogs that are feeling happy may wag their tail slowly and widely from side to side, with their tail in a neutral position or slightly raised.
Loose, bouncy stride When out for a stroll, a happy dog is at complete ease with fully relaxed muscles.