Dogs can’t speak and instead use body language to communicate with other dogs and people. Dogs use complicated and varied body language, but a basic understanding will enable owners to better understand and anticipate their dog’s actions and help avoid potential confrontations.
Dogs usually will try to communicate two types of message “I want to interact with you” or “leave me alone” Dogs communicate through eye contact, facial expressions and body posture. However, it is also important to assess the situation as a hole when working out what your dog is trying to say.
A confident and friendly dog approach someone they do not know by slightly lowering their body posture, its head will be level with its back, ears will be tilted slightly down or backwards, its mouth slightly open and its tail may be wagging. If the dog knows the person it is greeting it will also make eye contact. Whilst a slightly insecure dog will approach a human with its tail lowered (although it may still be wagging) and its ears will be down. The head will be lowered and not making eye contact. This could be described as having a slightly guilty look.
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NEVER try to break up a fight as this frequently ends up with people being bitten. Dogs enter a fight mode and are affected by adrenalin so they do not react as they would normally do. Prevention is better than cure and dog owners should always try to read body language in advance and avoid situations before they happen. In other words pay attention to your surroundings at all times! Try to avoid getting nervous when another dogs approaches, try not to get dogs hyperactive and do not let dogs play games such as tug of war. Believe it or not a quick release umbrella can be successfully used to break up fights. HOWEVER if you look to read body language and assess situations before they happen then you will find that most fights can be successfully be
Dogs usually will try to communicate two types of message “I want to interact with you” or “leave me alone” Dogs communicate through eye contact, facial expressions and body posture. However, it is also important to assess the situation as a hole when working out what your dog is trying to say.
A confident and friendly dog approach someone they do not know by slightly lowering their body posture, its head will be level with its back, ears will be tilted slightly down or backwards, its mouth slightly open and its tail may be wagging. If the dog knows the person it is greeting it will also make eye contact. Whilst a slightly insecure dog will approach a human with its tail lowered (although it may still be wagging) and its ears will be down. The head will be lowered and not making eye contact. This could be described as having a slightly guilty look.
We know it’s important for dogs to …show more content…
NEVER try to break up a fight as this frequently ends up with people being bitten. Dogs enter a fight mode and are affected by adrenalin so they do not react as they would normally do. Prevention is better than cure and dog owners should always try to read body language in advance and avoid situations before they happen. In other words pay attention to your surroundings at all times! Try to avoid getting nervous when another dogs approaches, try not to get dogs hyperactive and do not let dogs play games such as tug of war. Believe it or not a quick release umbrella can be successfully used to break up fights. HOWEVER if you look to read body language and assess situations before they happen then you will find that most fights can be successfully be