Posted by admin | Posted in Dog Care Tips | Posted on 16-04-2005
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Understanding what your dog is saying by reading their body language
Although dogs are very vocal animals, their main form of communication, either with people or their own species through non-verbal signals, or what is popularly called body language.
Nonverbal messages can be both open and very subtle, think of the enumerable non-verbal messages sent and received in the course of an interaction with another human being. In fact, experts suggest that human behavior over 80% of our communication with others is "understood" by us the interpretation of nonverbal behaviors during a conversation.
Our dogs are no different, they are actually better able to interpret nonverbal communication, both in relation to human beings and their own class. Dogs are experts in body language, to give an example, dogs that are specially trained to warn their owners of impending seizures, these Dogs can respond to more subtle body signals, so subtle, even the person who is about to have the seizure does not know.
How can understand your body language dogs benefit you as a dog owner then? Understand nonverbal cues with your dog exhibits both humans and their own class will benefit a large number of ways. For example, understanding the unique way in which dogs communicate will help give you a deeper appreciation of the species and their unique abilities. The exchange of communication between you and your dog "flow" better, as you begin to better understand your needs dogs. With practice you begin to evaluate their dogs emotional states much easier. Training your dog will be much easier too, as you will be able to evaluate the level of motivation and answers to dog training situations.
Let us now see the dogs in different ways to use your body to communicate with loved humans and their own species.
The happy dog
The behavior of a happy dog is evident to most of dog owners. In this situation the dog seems to be the light in the legs, tail bobbing erratically and will move foreword to welcome if motivates them to do so.
The dog confidence
Here stands tall dogs, ears high with a wagging tail. If found with a person or a dog, lift the front and make eye contact.
The playful dog
A playful dog shows is another set of behaviors that are commonly recognized by dog owners. In this situation, the dog gets off the front of your body towards the floor, and at the same time, keep your back straight order. He will give her eye contact and cortex, possibly in an attempt to draw your attention, or you can run around in circles and take the "playbow 'again in an effort for you to play with him.
The submissive dog
Submissions can be displayed in a number of ways through bodily signs, such as a tail down, ears pinned back, head down. The dog would avoid direct eye contact and if called can come but zigzag way to you. Some dogs may show a facial expression almost like a smile, which is often accompanied by action head.This nodding is a way to try to calm the dog, as he may be unsure as to his reaction towards it. In extreme cases, the dog's function back, put his tail between his legs and may even urinate.
The anxious dog
A dog that shows anxiety, appears only totally uncomfortable. Its head can be carried low with ears back. Its tail is partially or completely wedged between the legs and can whine, especially if more exposed to feared stimuli. Their anxiety may make more than react to certain sights and sounds, for example, a dog who is very anxious in terms of traffic at high volume can hit the ground when a car passes by, or try to flee.
The fearful dog
A fearful dog shows both fear and anxiety behaviors, but in an exaggerated degree. Your posture will be almost crouching, his head down, ears back and tail tucked between his legs. If you still feel fear, they may growl or show teeth, a sure sign that this may attack if further stressed.
The dominant dog
A dominant dog acts like a dog that is very safe, so the two sets of behaviors can be confusing. Essentially what a dog show dominant behavior will have its tail high, with ears pricked. Will face another dog's head and make direct eye contact. The dominant dog of the two can be treated to put his head above the neck of other dogs and this can be accompanied by low growls. If the other dog submits that there is no problem, however, if the other was resistant to another dog, the interaction could well become a fight.
If the situation involves a human being, the dominant dog will show the same type of behavior. If you ever find yourself in the presence of such a dog, the best advice is do not try to dominate, for example, making eye contact, as this could be taken as a direct threat by the dog, and the domain could turn to aggression. The best way to deal with this confrontation is to avoid eye contact with the dog and slowly back away from him. Dogs rarely bite without warning, and in fact most dogs do not bite.
The aggressive dog
A dog that shows aggressive behavior can also be obvious. Here the dogs body posture has an air of 'I mean business "to regard. Dominant aggressive behavior is different from a nervous behavior, aggressive where he has a nervous aggressive behavior, the dog seems to recede, as opposed a dominant aggressive behavior were the dog in question will remain adamant. The skin on the back can be displayed, with ears pinned back. He will contact Direct eye, though his eyes can be reduced. Its tail is straight and can even shakes slowly. You can also show your teeth, along with a bunch of ferocious barking.
If you are in a situation with a dog, not run or turn away from him. Stay calm and back away slowly. Do not make eye contact with a dog, but at the same time not turn our backs on him, as this could give him a chance to strike. If you think the dog can attack, not run from him, as doing so will almost certainly cause chasing and biting. Find something to put between you and the dog, say a piece of furniture, and back with confidence and slowly.
Almost everyone owns a camera video these days, so if you want more information about how your dog uses his body language to communicate, take your camera with you when he was taken to the local park and film their interactions. Later, play and you will be surprised what you learn.
About the Author
Ivan Ojounru has been training dogs in the UK since the late 1908's. He now lives in France where he continues to train dogs and write about dog related behaviour care and trainig topics. He is passionate about giving dog owners the skills, knowledge and confidence to enable them to train their own dogs successfully. For further information visit http://www.dogtrainingcareadvice.blogspot.com
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