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What do dog growls mean? Understand your dog’s warning signals

Posted November 14, 2022

Photo illustration of dog growling. A warning growl tells the other person or animal not to come any closer. It is deep and rumbling, somewhat like thunder. It will grow louder as you approach the dog (which you definitely shouldn't do).

Dog growls can mean different things. Pay attention to context and other cues to figure out what your dog is trying to communicate.

Filed Under: Dog Training Tagged With: Dog communication

Different dog signs: What does your dog’s body language mean?

Posted July 27, 2022

Dog yawning. Understand dog signs: Like humans, dogs yawn when they feel stressed, tired, or sleepy. Some dogs also mimic their owners, so if you yawn, your dog might, too.

Learn how to read and understand dog signs, body language and behavioral signals. Pay attention to eyes, ears, paws and tail.

Filed Under: Dog Fun Tagged With: Dog communication

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

Why does my dog sit on me? | Best lap dog breeds

Posted July 23, 2020

Havanese puppy snuggles on her owner's lap. All dogs want to be lap dog breeds. Most dogs like to cuddle and use climbing into their owners' laps as a chance to communicate.

All dogs want to be lap dog breeds. Most dogs like to cuddle and use climbing into their owners’ laps as a chance to communicate.

Filed Under: Dog Breeds Tagged With: Dog communication, Small dogs

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 know when you’re lying

Posted August 24, 2019

New experiments and researches show dogs sense lies by reading human body cues and can tell when a person is untrustworthy or lying.

Filed Under: Dog Fun, Home Page Tagged With: Dog communication

What you should know about dog training by Train Your Canine

Posted June 13, 2019

Girl trains Australian Shepherd. Train Your Canine Dog Training Company has been training dogs for years and knows what approaches work and what don't.

Train Your Canine Dog Training Company has been training canines for years and knows what approaches work and what don’t.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Home Page Tagged With: Dog communication, Dog training tips

Learn to speak fluent dog

Posted January 28, 2018

dog body language

Learning to speak fluent dog or cat can’t be done in a crash course. Like any other language it takes years to master. And practice makes perfect.

Filed Under: Dog Training, Home Page Tagged With: Dog communication

Science shows us what your dog is thinking and why he loves you

Posted October 30, 2017

baby talk

Here are four ways that show dogs love owners: staring, approaching after eating, staying calm when you leave and sleeping in your bed.

Filed Under: Dog Fun, Dog Health, Home Page Tagged With: Dog communication

10 reasons dogs lick

Posted October 25, 2017

reasons dogs lick

Common reasons dogs lick include showing love and affection, marking their territory, healing a wound and relieving stress.

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

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