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Dog body language

Does your dog listen when you talk? Understanding the head tilt

Posted April 27, 2023

Australian Shepherd dog head tilt photo illustration. A dog head tilt is both cute and meaningful. Learn why they do it. Find out more about the four reasons behind this adorable canine quirk.

A dog head tilt is both cute and meaningful. Learn why they do it. Find out more about the four reasons behind this adorable canine quirk.

Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: Dog body language

Are puppy kisses safe? Should you let your dog lick your face?

Posted April 3, 2023

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

7 warning signs your dog is stressed

Posted April 2, 2023

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

Do dogs smile? A dog owner’s guide to canine facial expressions

Posted November 22, 2022

Happy Cardigan Welsh Corgi squints while smiling. Dogs squint their eyes to appease their owners, so it's typically a friendly expression.

Do dogs smile? Your dog uses its face to communicate, so use this helpful guide to understand what dog facial expressions mean.

Filed Under: Dog Fun Tagged With: Dog body language

Can dogs cry? Do dogs get sad, or is it a health warning sign?

Posted October 22, 2022

Sad puppy. Do dogs cry? They may express emotions through crying, but you need to know whether your dog's tears are due to emotion or a health issue.

Do dogs cry? They may express emotions through crying, but you need to know whether your dog’s tears are due to emotion or a health issue.

Filed Under: Dog Health Tagged With: Dog body language, Health conditions

Dogs developed facial expressions to communicate with people

Posted October 6, 2022

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel gives his owner puppy dog eyes, powerful 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

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

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