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Is my dog smiling? Interpreting the ‘happy’ dog – Dog Body Language
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 • Martha Knowles
How do you greet a dog politely?
I was visiting a friend’s house for a small social gathering. One of the people visiting brought her beagle puppy to the occasion. Everyone adored the…
 • Martha Knowles
Freezing or Stillness – Dog Body Language
Freezing or stillness in dog body language terms is a very clear signal that speaks loudly.
 • Martha Knowles
Shake off - Dog Body Language
A shake off is when the dog shakes as if he is wet and shaking water off his body, but as he is completely dry, the shake off may seem out of context.
 • Martha Knowles
Paw Lift - Dog Body Language
A paw lift is when one paw is lifted ever so slightly off the ground.
 • Martha Knowles
Head Turn – Dog Body Language
A head turn can be overt, where the dog turns her head to the side fully, or at other times it can be subtle, with a slight turning of the head or…
 • Martha Knowles
Yawn – Dog Body Language
There are times where a yawn is just a yawn, for instance at times when a dog may be tired or just waking up, but there are also occasions where yawns…
 • Martha Knowles
Silent Conversations
Silent Conversations
Insights into Canine Communication. A vast amount of dog communication is overlooked as we are accustomed to communicating mainly with sound, so we are not attuned to the silent subtle gestures and body language used by dogs to communicate.
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