DOGS HAVE different ways of seeing things compared to people. As a result of this, they heavily rely on their body language to pass their different messages across to us. With the popularity of raising cute, purebred dogs on the rise, it might be wise to be able to read them. So here’s DOGGIE 101 for you based on careful observation and research studies.
When you see your dog raising its paw, it’s a sign that they want to play or simply need something from you. This is a behavior that’s displayed mostly by puppies and other small dogs.
The average dog does not like taking a bath and if you notice that your dog likes to run around the house like it’s crazy after one, they didn’t like the bath. Many dogs really hate being wet and running so energetically is a way for them to dry faster.
When you notice your dog standing on its hind legs it could mean several different things. In most cases, it means your dog is trying to show affection. But when they do this around other dogs, it’s just a sign that they want to play around.
When puppies start teething, they start chewing things around. Chewing these things could also be a sign of something else in case you have a dog that is not a puppy. It can mean also that they have not been getting as much physical activity as their body needs.
Dogs bark for different reasons. If you notice them barking very often and loudly just know that it’s probably for an urgent reason. Maybe they have sensed some danger around and are trying to inform you about it. It could also be a sign that they are in some kind of pain. On the flip side, when the barks are shorter and also softer, they probably just want to play around. Pay close attention so that you understand exactly what is wrong with them.
Your dog bringing you toys is not always a sign that they want to play. It could just be a way for them to try and please you. It is also a sign of the trust they have in you that makes them give you that very valuable object.
Every dog lover likes to see their dog all wiggly, kicking their legs up and playing around. Sometimes a dog will wiggle on its back in an attempt to scratch itself when it’s feeling a bit itchy. In other cases, it could just be a way for them to gain your attention. As such, it’s worth giving them exactly what they need, that is love and attention.
The reason why your dog keeps pacing around is because for some reason it feels nervous, bored and in some cases excited. Whenever they go round in circles, it could just mean they want you to play with them.
When people are talking to dogs, they subconsciously end up speaking in a higher pitch. It is when you do this that you might notice your dog tilting its head. They do this in an attempt to understand what you are trying to tell them. Dogs have a way of taking all your scolding or instructions and praises too. They recognize specific words especially those associated with treats they love.
When your dog starts to dig around, it does not have bad intentions. It’s more of an instinct thing that’s just in their DNA, especially if the dog is of a terrier breed. They just dig in the yard so that they can leave their toys or bones and other things they consider valuable in these holes. They also do this to bury the dead or to look for their prey. By Manny Palomar, PhD (EV Mail December 2-8, 2024 issue)
