[header] How to tell if your dog is depressed [title] Think about whether your dog has become withdrawn. [step] Most healthy, happy dogs are highly sociable creatures. If your dog is not greeting you as excitedly when you come home-less of a tail wag, less energy and movement-or loses interest in activities they once enjoyed, they may be depressed.
[substeps] Instead of running to the door to greet visitors, a depressed dog may slink away and find an out-of-the-way corner to curl up and go to sleep. Be particularly concerned if your dog hides from you.