Understanding a Dog's Body Language
Hey
friends, at this part I want tell you about dog’s body language. We always see
many expressions from the dog’s body, like from dog’s tail. Every expressions
have different message to us. You can read some dog’s expressions or their body
language at this part. I hope it is can help you to understand your dog’s body
language.
Dogs say lots of things with their
tails and not all of them are nice. A dog who is wagging her tail might be
happy, interested, or confident, but she also may be scared, confused, or ready
for a fight. In this section, we'll tell you how to understand a dog's body
language. If you learn this skill, it will make communicating with a dog much
easier. And that, in turn, will make training a dog much easier.
When a dog whose tail is wagging
wide and fast, the message is almost always, "Glad to see you!" This
is a happy, excited dog. On the other hand, a dog holding her tail loosely but
horizontally wants to know a bit more about you. She might not be ready to
welcome you with a big lick, but she's not going to challenge you either. The
same is true of a dog whose tail is wagging slowly. She's still deciding
whether you are a friend or foe. Watch out, though, for a dog whose tail is
bristling or is held high and stiff, wagging fast. This dog is agitated and
probably aggressive.
The position of a dog's tail tells a
lot about her, too. A dog with her tail erect is confident and in control. The
exact opposite is the dog with her tail tucked between her legs. Whether she's
talking to you or to another dog, the message is the same: "I give
up!" Just because a dog's tail is down doesn't mean she's frightened,
though. A relaxed dog may keep her tail lowered, although not between her legs.
Dogs communicate with both ends of
their bodies. A cock of the head or twitch of the ears indicates interest or
alertness but sometimes fear. When a dog hears or sees something new or exciting, her
ears will go up or forward. Because the canine sense of hearing is so sharp,
your dog often knows about the approach of a person or car long before you do.
That's what makes her such a great alarm system. Her ears are built in such a
way that they can be pointed in different directions, allowing the dog to
quickly figure out where a sound is coming from.
A dog's pack instinct makes her a
good observer who pays close attention to everybody and everything around her.
You might not realize it, but your dog watches and listens to you all the time
and learns your patterns of behavior. Sometimes it seems as if she can read our
mind, but her ability to predict our every move is really just good observation
skills at work.
The dog with smiling pulling the
corners of her mouth back to show the teeth. It is look with the snarl, a
raised upper lip and bared teeth. A snarl is a definite threat gesture, but
dogs probably smile for the same reason what we do.
Sometimes a dog uses her entire body
to deliver her message. Rolling belly-up, exposing her neck and genitals, means
"You're the boss!" An especially submissive dog may also urinate to
express her deference to you or to another dog. The play bow is the classic
canine invitation to fun and games: down on the front paws, rear end in the
air, tail wagging. She may even paw the ground or bark in the attempt to lure
you or another dog into play. The best response is to play bow back and then
pull out her favorite toy or ball.
Body language is one thing. A dog's
barks, yelps, growls, and other noises are yet another full of meaningful
messages for dog owners. We explain what these messages mean in the next
section.
