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DOG Body Language

The document explains how dogs use body language to communicate through their tail, eyes, ears, and mouth. It details various signals such as tail position indicating fear or aggression, eye contact reflecting anxiety or alertness, and ear posture showing attentiveness or fear. Additionally, it describes mouth behaviors that signify aggression, stress, or a desire for social interaction.

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DOG Body Language

The document explains how dogs use body language to communicate through their tail, eyes, ears, and mouth. It details various signals such as tail position indicating fear or aggression, eye contact reflecting anxiety or alertness, and ear posture showing attentiveness or fear. Additionally, it describes mouth behaviors that signify aggression, stress, or a desire for social interaction.

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The Scientific Method 9/3/24, 12:16 PM

Dog Body Language

!e dog uses many parts of the body to convey messages. !e following discusses how a dog uses body language to convey messages with
their tail, eyes, ears, and mouth.

Tail
A wagging tail isn't an expression of a friendly dog. It's a signal that the dog is aroused and wants to interact.

!e way a dog carries its tail is also part of its body language repertoire.

Tail carriage can be breed speci"c. !ink of the curled pug or basenji tail versus a German shepherd or greyhound.

When a tail is carried lower than normal and relaxed for the dog, the dog is expressing fear or anxiety.

When the tail is tucked, the dog is experiencing extreme fear or anxiety.

When the tail is held high, the dog is aroused and ready to aggress.

A sti# tail signals anxiety or fear.

A slowly wagging tail means the dog is uncertain.

A fast wag of just the tip of the tail means the dog is highly aroused.

A huge wag where the hind end wags too is indicative of the dog being engaged in friendly activity.

Eyes
Dogs that avert their eyes or turn their head away want distance.

A dog that stares directly at you indicates an alert and potentially aggressive dog.

Complete lack of eye contact means the dog is experiencing anxiety.

Dilated pupils dictate arousal.

Whale eye, where you can see the whites of the dog’s eyes signals arousal and aggression.

Ears
Ears that appear pricked up suggest attentiveness.

Folded back and $attened ears are signaling fear and anxiety.

Mouth
When a dog curls its lips and exposes its teeth, they are signaling aggression or play, or the dog is asking for distance.

Licking or nuzzling the mouth of another is an appeasement behavior or the dog may be communicating a desire for social contact.

Yawning is an indicator of stress.

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The Scientific Method 9/3/24, 12:16 PM

Lip licking signals increasing fear or anxiety.

Lip curls with snarls state aggression.

The following video discusses a dog’s body language.

Dog Body Language 101

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