DOG TO ENGLISH TRANSLATION CHART (G8 CALM & NEUTRAL seanng roi | tang Fr v PLAYFUL Tre Pray Bow ears Forward EXCITED AGGRESSIVE COPYRIGHT 2010, DOGS FOR DEFENSE K-9 - ONLINE AT WWW.DFDK9.COMBody Language of Fear in Dogs A & be Slight Cowering Major Cowering More Subtle Signs of Fear & Anxiety BD & Licking Lips Panting Brow Furrowed, Ears to Side when no food nearby when not hot or thirsty Moving in Slow Motion _ Acting Sleepy or Yawning walking slow on floor when they shouldn't be tired looking in many directions an —_ — Se 4 a Suddenly Won't Eat Moving Away Pacing but was hungry earlier a (ote) 309909 Dr. Sophia Yin, pvM,MS_ | The Arun’ Svence of Animal Behavior | emSaaphayncomTALKING DOG Dogs communicate using body language more than they do vocally. Here's @ quick guide to get a good idea of what your dog is telling you. Look at the whole of the dog: head, face, body and tail to get a more accurate idea of what the dog is saying. FEARFUL / ANXIOUS / STRESSED TAIL POSITIONS In all cases, respect the dogs need for space and offer signs of ‘appeasement and peace: See the Doggy Dos and Don'ts poster bel (& low ond fot read correctly, stress, anxiety and fear often lead to behoviour wogging slowly ‘commonly termed "aggressive", as the dog attempts to make it clearer that ¥ they are uncomfortable: raised hackles are a sign of fear: ee bP ya CONTENT / HAPPY / SOCIAL These dogs pose no immediate threat. TIAN. TAIL POSITIONS ve > _¥ ~ aunt " high ond A weaging avy ))) 4 9 cooly of A y, 45 dogs Brought lo you by erRosess For further resources and information on dog raining ond behaviour, see www.JezRose.co.uk. Copright 2011 jez Rose. All ighisresorved.HOW TO UNDERSTAND YOUR 'S D BODY LANGUAGE starRiNG RUSTY tHE DOG —7 th fe nt ot I Lt = | Rae eb sheknowsDOGGIE LANGUAGE