What do YOU see?

Dogs communicate with nearly every part of their bodies.
Can you read these dogs' body language?
Look at eyes, ears, lips, posture, etc.

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A. Chow x

lowered head, whale eye, backed into a corner, definitely worried

B. Chow x

backed into a corner, stiff front legs, tight lips, dilated pupils, prepared for defense

 

C. Doxie

body in C-shape, looking away, wide stare, tight lips, ears down and back, avoiding interaction

D. Border collie

looking up and away, whale eye, lips drawn , ears back, avoidance

 

E. Pit cross

C-shape, head down, look away, nose lick, eye squint, avoiding confrontation

 

F. Border collie x

rapid panting, tucked tail, looking to handler, ears flat, very stressed, looking for a way out.

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For more information on body language and calming signals,
Turrid Rugaas' Calming Signals booklet and video, available through Dogwise!

 

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