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Dog body language

Understand why your dog behaves that way

Posted April 26, 2022

Cute trio of dogs tilt their heads. Dogs have shown their ability for critical thinking through head tilting, raising ears, staring, alertness, problem-solving and more.

Dogs have shown their ability for critical thinking through head tilting, raising ears, staring, alertness, problem-solving and more.

Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: Dog body language

7 easy ways to show your dog affection

Posted December 13, 2021

Woman hugs Bolognese puppy. Show your dog affection by using a gentle touch, providing favorite treats, and creating a safe space for your dog.

Show your dog affection by using a gentle touch, providing favorite treats, and creating a safe space for your dog.

Filed Under: Dog Fun Tagged With: Dog body language

Do you know what these 5 dog body language cues mean?

Posted November 1, 2021

Dog body language graphic

Learn to read dog body language so you’ll know why your dog does what she does and what it means when she’s panting, shaking, or sniffing.

Filed Under: Dog Fun, Dog Health, Top Stories Tagged With: Dog body language

Canine body language: What’s your dog saying with his paws?

Posted November 1, 2021

Tricolor Australian shepherd in front of white background. Take steps to stop dog pawing.

Pawing is a natural and inherent way for dogs or puppies to communicate and demand that we “focus” on them so they can tell us what they need.

Filed Under: Dog Health, Dog Training, Top Stories Tagged With: Dog body language

Learn to understand 8 dog body language styles

Posted March 18, 2021

Bowing dogs show body language of happy, playful dogs. Pictured Australian Shepherd, Chocolate Labrador Retriever, and Dalmatian.

Dogs communicate using body language, much like humans do. Take time and look at your dog’s body language cues to understand what they want from you.

Filed Under: Dog Facts, Dog Health, Dog Training Tagged With: Dog body language, Dog communication

7 warning signs your dog is stressed

Posted July 9, 2020

Fearful chocolate lab puppy shows dog stress warning signs.

Dog stress: Watch for seven warning signs your dog is in danger and take immediate action to help your dog. Stress can cause serious health issues.

Filed Under: Dog Health, Dog Training, Home Page, Top Stories Tagged With: Dog body language, Separation anxiety, Shedding

Learn how to understand what the dog tail says

Posted March 30, 2020

dog tail happy

Canines communicate using body language and a dog tail message can convey anything from happiness and confidence to fear and aggression.

Filed Under: Dog Health, Dog Training, Home Page, Top Stories Tagged With: Dog body language, Dog communication, Dog tail

Dogs developed facial expressions to communicate with people

Posted June 25, 2019

Collie tilts his head. The head tilt is one of the most effective of the dog facial expressions.

Dog facial expressions have developed so they can mimic human moods. Dogs have learned making specific faces helps them get what they want.

Filed Under: Dog Fun, Home Page Tagged With: Dog body language, Dog tail, Paw

Why do dogs lick?

Posted June 21, 2019

Dog body language. Dogs use licking as a way to communicate with their people.

Dogs lick as a way to communicate their moods, level of submission and to show affection. Dogs also lick to groom and to keep wounds clean.

Filed Under: Dog Health, Dog Training, Home Page, Top Stories Tagged With: Dog body language

Are puppy kisses safe?

Posted March 27, 2018

puppy kisses

Puppy kisses are full of affection, loyalty and about 700 kinds of bacteria. To be safe, limit puppy kisses to your hands or cheek.

Filed Under: Dog Fun, Dog Health, Home Page Tagged With: Dog body language, Dog safety, Valentine's Day

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