Tips To Reading A Dog's Body Language

Tips To Reading A Dog's Body Language

by Holly Ann

One of the great things to know in order to be a successful dog trainer is to understand how a dog is thinking. While there are many skills that you are going to be required to know, reading a dog spots may be one of the most important traits to learn. The better you can understand the dog's body language the better you will be able to communicate.

Dogs like many other animals, show their intentions to others with their body language. There are three different parts of dogs physique which should be focused on. Head, Tail and Posture. Let's take a look at the three different parts.

It is important to look at dogs ears. Depending on the dog's mood, he will hold his years in a different position. When the dogs ears are pointed forward it usually means that he is alert to something. Also, take a look at the dog's mouth. If the dog is making a grin by squeezing its skin in muzzle area and focusing its eye's on something, it means it is threatening the object of focus.

At the same time if the dog is showing its teeth and sides of the mouth are pulled back showing a smile type grimace, the dog is showing fear or lack of self confidence. These tells can help you interpret what the dog is thinking in his head. Never forget to keep any eye out for body language.

Another major factor in dogs body language is its tail! There are hundreds of different emotions which can be shown by dogs tail from playful happiness to deadly sorrow. Make sure to keep a watchful eye on your dogs tail in different situations and you will learn to literally read your dog.

Here are a few examples. If the dog puts his tail between his legs, it means it's embarrassed. Likewise, we all know what it means when a dog is wagging its tail.

Finally, the posture a dog poses is equally important. When a dog is stiff and is standing on its paws, this usually means a dog is threatened and it is not a good idea to approach. In general, when a dog is feeling comfortable and relaxed its musculature does not look flexed.

So, by paying attention to a dogs posture, facial and head expressions, and tail position you can tell a lot about what a dog is really at what a dog is thinking. As you embark on becoming a successful dog trainer, keep these things in mind and watch your relationship with your trainees blossom. - 20511

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