A pouting dog is responding to your demands under protest. It can be a form of dominance behavior in a dog with a dominant personality. ... They don't display sulky, sullen behavior when they're getting to do whatever they want with no restrictions or rules. Pouting is a reaction to control.

How do you stop a dog from sulking?

To prevent or stop attention-seeking behaviours: Don't ignore your dog when they are being good. Give them your attention when they are doing what you want them to. Reward good behaviour so they are very clear about the appropriate ways to get your attention.

Why do dogs huff and puff?

The Dog is Stressed Out

Huffing is akin to heavy panting and this typically is a sign that a dog is anxious or stressed. You might want to keep track of when your dog huffs and see if there's anything that might be triggering the stressful reaction.