UNDERSTANDING DOG BODY LANGUAGE
THE EARS
When your dog’s ears are forward, it means the dog is paying close attention to something or is curious.
When your dog’s ears are flat against its head, it represents fear or aggression.
Ears way back but not close to its head may mean that your dog is feeling sad.
COMMON DOG FACE EXPRESSIONS:
A wide-open mouth with slightly upturned (but not curled) lips denotes a happy dog. It will almost look like a human smile.
Bared front teeth mean non-active aggression. It’s most commonly seen when a dog is guarding its bone or favourite toy.
A mouth stretched back and slightly open denotes pain.
Yawns can relieve stress, signal confusion, or tiredness.
Lip licking can mean a submissive dog or that your dog is trying to disperse their hormones to the air if they’ve got a dog crush.
Licking people and other dogs is a greeting and long, prolonged licks are a sign of closeness and affection or the desire to comfort.
Source: jetpetresort.com
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