For those who are first-time pet owners, interpreting nonverbal communication with pets can be a challenge, especially for dogs. Dogs have rich and varied emotions, and they are good at observing their owners’ behavior and responding. Although they cannot be expressed in words, they convey their feelings through various movements and postures. Let’s explore the meaning behind these body languages and see if they are similar to your pet!
Trust and Love
When your dog follows you wherever you go, whether it's the bathroom, kitchen or bedroom, it shows that they want to stay in close contact with you and enjoy every moment with you. If a dog lies down in front of you and shows you its belly – their most vulnerable parts, it usually means they trust you and invite you to join them or give a touch.
Fear and Worry
If the dog makes continuous whimper or howl, it may be that they are using their voice to release fear and give themselves courage. When dogs feel scared or panic, they may tremble, showing that they are so scared that they cannot move, and their eyes may avoid being afraid to look directly at you.
Confusion
When dogs stare at something or person with a focused and confused look, their eyes may appear deep and concentrated, as if they are trying to understand the scene in front of them. Dogs' ears may stretch forward or slightly turn to better capture and discern surrounding sounds and information, which indicates that they are working to adapt and understand their surroundings.
Battle Preparation
As dogs' eyes become sharp and focused, looking directly at potential opponents or threats, their ears may stand up to better capture the sound and dynamics around them. This shows that the dog is paying close attention to the situation around him and ready to deal with it at any time. The dog may growl or growl as a way to warn the other person and show off its aggressiveness. Some dogs even expose their teeth and open their mouths slightly to show off their sharp teeth and powerful bite force.
Sedule and Focus
When the dog's eyes become very focused and bright, staring at the target tightly, it shows that they are completely focused on their current target and have almost forgotten the other things around them. The dog's body posture will also become very stable, whether standing or sitting, it will appear very stable without extra movements. This stability indicates the dog's concentration and self-control ability.
Tension
Dogs may exhibit abnormal behavior when they are nervous, such as excessive licking themselves, frequent scratching the ground, and inability to sit or lie down quietly. Their bodies may become stiff and their backs are slightly arched, appearing not relaxed enough. They usually hold their tails between their legs, or their tails are low and swinging very little.
Invitational Game
When dogs shake their tails, they usually indicate that they are excited and friendly. When they want to play with you, the tail may shaking frequency and increase in amplitude. They may also express their passion and desire to play by jumping, and may even jump up to try to lick your face or touch your hands. Dogs will also communicate with you with their eyes, staring at you brightly, as if telling you that they are energetic now and want to do something interesting with you.
Expressing needs
Dogs will communicate with you through their eyes and express their needs. For example, they may look at the food or toys in your hands with their eyes, hoping you can share them with them. The dog's posture and posture can also convey their needs, such as when they stand and raise their front legs, they may be begging for food or requesting caress.
Understanding these body languages of dogs is very important for the owner to better understand and care for them. Hopefully the rewriting of this article will help you gain a deeper understanding of your pet dog.