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Dog Body Language

Dogs use their body postures to communicate their intentions by looking normal, smaller, or larger. Knowing the meanings will indicate their emotions.

Do Dogs Miss Their Owners? 9 Signs That You Might Notice

January 26, 2023December 24, 2022 by acmecanine
Do Dogs Miss Their Owners

It’s no secret that dogs are loyal companions. They often become attached to their owners and miss them when they’re …

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Excessive Licking Of Lips In Dogs – What Should You Do

January 26, 2023October 27, 2022 by acmecanine
Excessive Licking Of Lips In Dogs

Seeing a dog licking its lips repeatedly after a tasty treat or cleaning its face of unwanted particles is perfectly …

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Why Do Dogs Lick Their Beds?

January 26, 2023October 24, 2022 by acmecanine
Why Do Dogs Lick Their Beds

As a pet owner, we know that our dog bounding into our lap and covering our face in kisses can …

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Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs: observing the hair or fur of a dog

January 20, 2022March 8, 2018 by acmecanine

Although dogs don’t communicate much with it, you can discern some things from a dog’s hair. They’ll either shed their hair or raise their hackles.

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Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs: happy or playful dogs

July 3, 2022March 6, 2018 by acmecanine

Most people can recognize a happy or playful dog.  They have a relaxed body language, a wagging tail and the infamous playbow.

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Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs: the fearful or submissive dog

January 20, 2022March 4, 2018 by acmecanine

A submissive dog looks very similar to a frightened dog because he makes himself look small to convey that he’s not a threat, but there are differences.

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Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs: the alert, aroused or excited dog

January 20, 2022March 2, 2018 by acmecanine

Dogs communicating their arousal or excitement through body language can be subtle, but with practice most people can learn to recognize it.

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Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs: Evaluating a dog’s ears

January 20, 2022February 28, 2018 by acmecanine

The size and shape of a dog’s ears will determine how well he can communicate with them. Observing how and where they move you will understand the emotions.

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Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs: the dominant and aggressive dog

January 20, 2022February 26, 2018 by acmecanine

Aggressive dogs usually give plenty of warning before reacting aggressively, but many people don’t know what to look for to recognize the signs.

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Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs: Analyzing a dog’s mouth

January 20, 2022February 24, 2018 by acmecanine

Dogs do a lot more with their mouths than bark. The way they position their lips, jaws and teeth can tell you if they are happy or sad.

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Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs: Body postures

January 20, 2022February 22, 2018 by acmecanine

Dogs use their body postures to communicate their intentions by looking normal, smaller or larger. Knowing the meanings will indicate their emotions.

Categories Dog Body Language

Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs: A tale of the tail

January 20, 2022February 20, 2018 by acmecanine

 You can learn a good deal about a dog just by looking at his tail, how it’s positioned, how relaxed it is and how fast it is going.

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Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs: Reading a dog’s eyes

January 20, 2022February 18, 2018 by acmecanine

Looking at a dog’s eyes, you can see how they vary the size and shape of their eyes as well as their gaze in order to express their emotions.

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Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs: How to translate dog language to English

January 20, 2022February 16, 2018 by acmecanine

Much of the information that dogs send is through body language. By knowing what a dog is trying to tell you, you will know how to respond appropriately.

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Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs: Why learn dog language

January 20, 2022February 14, 2018 by acmecanine

Understanding dog language may sound a bit like Dr. Dolittle but there are several reasons why those in the dog …

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