Showing content tagged with: body language
Expert Advice: Studies
How Does Your Personality Impact Your Likelihood of a Dog Bite?
“I don’t know what the problem is, but dogs are always trying to bite me,” said the man talking to me, who appeared to be in his mid-20s. “For example,” he continued, “just last Tuesday, I was hurrying down the street because I was running behind for a luncheon appointment. I was just passing by […]
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| March 31, 2021
Expert Advice: Training
Do Dogs Feel Guilt? The Jury Is Still Out
We debunk the popular dog myth that canine companions feel guilt or know when they've done something naughty. Here's what's really going on.
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| January 12, 2021
Expert Advice: Training
Why Dogs Growl and How to Handle It
Have you wondered why dogs growl? Dogs growl for many reasons, from wanting to threaten another dog to feeling threatened themselves.
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| December 16, 2020
Expert Advice: Training
Changing Your Dog’s Behavior With Desensitization and Counterconditioning
With desensitization and counterconditioning, you can change your dog's negative emotions to positive ones.
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| November 2, 2020
Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Canine Communication: Deciphering Different Dog Sounds
"Wouldn't it be great if our dogs could talk?" says Amanda Nascimento, head of Integrative Veterinary Medicine and Research at NHV Natural Pet. "If you listen closely, they can." Dogs don't just bark to communicate. There are lots of different dog sounds our pups use to express how they feel, and some breeds vocalize differently. Sometimes, owners […]
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| December 19, 2019
Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Why Does My Dog Stare At Me?
Dogs spend lots of time staring at us owners, but why do dogs stare so much? Communication, expectation, and understanding are some reasons why dogs stare.
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| November 19, 2019
Expert Advice: Training
How to Tell If Your Dog Is Stressed
Stressed dogs communicate through body language that's important for humans to understand. Learning dog warning signs can help prevent dangerous situations.
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| October 18, 2019
Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Why Do Dogs Tilt Their Heads?
Why do dogs tilt their heads? Do they know how adorable they look, or is something else going on? A certified animal behaviorist explains.
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| January 29, 2019
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Visual Communication: How Different Breeds Seek Eye Contact
Staring into your dog's eyes is a joyous experience. But do all breeds have the same ability to communicate visually? Here's what a recent study suggests.
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| November 10, 2017