Here's How To Correctly Interpret Your Dog's Behavior!

With man’s best friend, evolution has given us a great gift – body language! That said, that isn’t always really clear. Just what could you be misinterpreting?

A Happy Dog Has A Wagging Tail

Here’s the thing – dogs wag their tails for all sorts of reasons too, like aggression or nervousness. Always check in conjunction with other body features, like facial muscles and ear positions to be sure!

Belly On Display Means Belly Rub Time

Not always true! This is a very vulnerable position for any animal, so they could easily be showing submission or fear instead. If you don’t know the dog well enough to be sure, it’s best to stick to shoulders or head instead.

Is That A Smile Or A Snarl?

The internet has convinced us that dogs do smile! However, this isn’t normally natural to them. Instead, if their lips are pulled back, it’s more likely out of aggression or fear. In any case, it’s best to back off if a dog is showing their teeth, especially if you don’t know it.

Conclusion

At the end of the day, it’s just important to take all aspects of a dog’s body language into account. That way, you can have the full picture on how they’re doing!

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