Our four-legged friends communicate a lot through their movements, whether they are obvious or difficult to recognise, using postures and facial expressions to convey messages to their owners and other dogs...Interpreting your dog's body language is a valuable skill that can help you better understand his emotional state, his needs and his intentions: once you have learned to recognize the signals of your faithful friend you will be able to better understand his emotions and manage the most difficult and delicate situations in which he does not feel at ease.
YOUR DOG'S BODY LANGUAGE
The signals that our dog sends us through certain movements and body positions are very important and concern different areas, such as:
-the tail: the position and movement of the tail can provide many information about the dog's emotional stateIn fact, a high and wagging tail usually indicates joy and happiness, while a low tail or one between the legs can indicate fear or submission; furthermore, a straight and immobile tail could indicate attention or tension.
-The ears: they can also be a important indicator of the dog's emotional stateIn fact, when the ears are in an erect position, they usually indicate attention or interest, while when they are lowered they can indicate fear or submission. Additionally, when pulled back on the head, the ears may indicate discomfort or anxiety.
-The eyes: Your dog's gaze can give you important clues about how he feels, on what he feels, in fact a relaxed and tender look usually indicates happiness and comfort, while a fixed and rigid look could indicate tension or aggression. Lastly, red or watery eyes can be signs of health problems, so they can provide further very useful information even if they do not necessarily express emotions or moods.
-The general posture: your dog's posture can also reveal a lot about your dog's emotional state, in fact when he is relaxed and confident he usually moves with grace and confidence, with his tail held high and his ears in an erect position. In contrast, an anxious or fearful dog may keep his head down, lower his body, and retreat.
Finally, there are some rather common signs of stress in dogs that are important to know and recognize in order to reduce their frequency or eliminate them completely, such as frequent yawning, licking the lips, avoiding direct gaze, excessive panting, agitation. or shaking, excessive salivation and loss of appetite.
PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR DOG
correctly interpret your dog's body language it is important to carefully observe his behaviors and facial expressions in different situations: in fact, each dog is different from the other so it may take time and practice to learn to accurately read the signals that each of them transmits. However, once these skills have been acquired, you will be able to develop a deeper and more meaningful relationship with your faithful four-legged friend, which will allow you to understand him more deeply and manage him in the best possible way, making him feel good and feeling good in turn.
