One thing that might help is if you broaden how you define or describe "feeling good". What struck me is your description of feeling tranquil when you thought of your dog, but you didn't think you were feeling good.
To me, feeling tranquil would be feeling good.
I don't think feeling good has to be equated with happiness, either (and happiness is so hard to define, it's so different for everyone). Happiness is near the top of the emotional scale, and yes, it definitely would constitute feeling good, but there are other feeling states as well that you might be able to add to your concept of feeling good.
You could also try taking a black and white approach to it - you either feel good, or you feel bad. So if you're not feeling bad, then maybe you're on the side of feeling good, even if it's only a little bit.
The other thing that comes to mind is to try out small actions and see how you feel. So, for example, when you want to feel good, don't just think about your dog. If your dog is around, give him a big hug, toss around the ball with him, feel his excitement and join in on his fun, enjoy his wet slobbery kisses. (I don't have a dog, so I'm just imagining all of this - but it sure sounds good!).
Belle
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