Dog Behaviour & Body Language

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The Dog is Happy / Relaxed

• The dog's head is held
• The dog's body is generally relaxed.
• The tongue is hanging out in a relaxed way.
• The dog is wagging its tail.

The Dog is Nervous / Frightened

• The dogs tail is tucked between legs
• The dog may move from or move from side to side in a lowered position.
• It crouches down to make itself seem smaller, and move from side to side
• The dog may roll over to show it's belly.
• The Ears are either back or flat on the head.
• The dogs tries to avoid eye contact, eys may be slightly closed.
• The dog extends it's tongue in a licking motion.

The Dog is Aggressive / Ready to Attack

• The dogs fur on back of the neck and bakc is standing on end (hackles are up).
• The dog is standing on the tips of its paws.
• The tail may wag slowly and stiffly
• The head is held high and alert, eyes are open and staring.
• The dog may show it's teeth and snarl.
• The ears are straight up and erect.
• The dog is growling and snarling.