DealDash Decodes Dogs
Do you ever wonder what your dog is thinking? Let DealDash help you figure out your best friend’s thoughts.
“Whoof yelp yipyipyip!” Do you have any idea what that means? Of course not! Luckily, dogs try to communicate with humans in a variety of ways. When we are examining dog communication, it can include facial expression, eyebrows, eye contact, vocalizations (as mentioned above), and body posture, which includes the dog’s torso, legs, and tail movements. Humans also try to communicate with dogs, as you may well know. We use vocalization, hand signals, body posture and petting. Here are some of the more common things that your dog is trying to communicate.
Raised hackles – When you see a dog with his hair standing on end along the back of his spine it usually means that he is anxious, upset, or afraid. However, if it happens when he seems otherwise playful, then he is just trying to get you to play.
Tail wagging – Most people automatically think that a wagging tail means a happy pup, and they would be right if the tail is loose and relaxed. If the tail is wagging while straight out and stiff, it might be best to back away slowly, because he’s angry.
Play bow – The hint is in the name! If your dog bows down in front of you, or darts away and comes back and bows then he wants you to play with him. If you’re not sure what the play bow looks like, I will include a picture below.
Trembling – The obvious answer might be that your pup is cold if he is trembling, especially if it’s winter. However, trembling can also mean that he’s anxious or afraid.
Eye contact – The two main forms of eye contact are: One, an eye-to-eye stare which means he is trying to assert his dominance over you, threaten you, or warning you that it might be best to back away slowly. And two, when his eyes are turned away to avoid direct eye contact, refusing to meet your gaze, this means he is in submission to you.
Licking – Licking can be a friendly greeting, of course, but it can also signal submission or nervousness as well.
Yawning – When a dog yawns it can mean he’s tired, but it can also mean that he’s nervous. Dogs often yawn to comfort themselves and use it as a calming method.
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