Why Does My Dog Throw Up After Drinking Water?
The sound of a retching dog is enough to make any dog owner stop dead in their tracks. While no …
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.
What Do Dog Fleas Look Like to the Human Eye?
Fleas are incredibly common and are not only found in all 50 U.S. states but on every continent in the …
Why Does My Dog Chew His Nails?: 5 Possible Reasons
If your dog is biting or chewing his nails, it’s unlikely he’s trying to give himself a manicure. A dog …
Why is My Dog Licking the Floor?
While you’ve come to terms with the fact that your dog is an obsessive licker, it doesn’t take away the …
Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs: observing the hair or fur of a dog
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.
Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs: happy or playful dogs
Most people can recognize a happy or playful dog. They have a relaxed body language, a wagging tail and the infamous playbow.
Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs: the fearful or submissive dog
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.
Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs: the alert, aroused or excited dog
Dogs communicating their arousal or excitement through body language can be subtle, but with practice most people can learn to recognize it.
Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs: Evaluating a dog’s ears
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.
Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs: the dominant and aggressive dog
Aggressive dogs usually give plenty of warning before reacting aggressively, but many people don’t know what to look for to recognize the signs.
Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs: Analyzing a dog’s mouth
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.
Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs: Body postures
Dogs use their body postures to communicate their intentions by looking normal, smaller or larger. Knowing the meanings will indicate their emotions.
Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs: A tale of the tail
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.
Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs: Reading a dog’s eyes
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.
Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs: How to translate dog language to English
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.
Understanding the Secret Language of Dogs: Why learn dog language
Understanding dog language may sound a bit like Dr. Dolittle but there are several reasons why those in the dog …