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WHAT IS MY DOG TELLING ME?

Learning your dog's body language is crucial to understanding your pup. Knowing whether your dog is happy and comfortable or stressed and needs space helps make it possible for you to keep them happy and feeling safe. Often times, it isn't just children who need guidance on how to approach and handle dogs in their own family and beyond. If you have a dog, learning the signs of stress aren't just about safety, but it will strengthen your bond.

DOGGIE LANGUAGE

Lili Chin has long been a favorite for her wonderful illustrations and informative drawings on dog body language. She published a book in October 2020 which should be on every dog lover's book shelf. This is a must have for understanding how your pup is feeling.

WHAT'S YOUR DOG'S BODY LANGUAGE SAYING?

Excellent detailed article by the Animal Humane Society on canine body language.

HOW NOT TO GREET A DOG

Are you greeting dogs the right way or the wrong way? Here's how NOT to greet a dog by Lili Chin

UNDERSTANDING DOG TOLERANCE

Another article from the Animal Humane Society. This is an excellent overview of social tolerance and reactivity in dogs.

CALM AND RELAXED? OR SHUT DOWN?

Another great illustration from Lili Chin on the signs that your pup is calm and relaxed or shut down.

SEVERE STRESS SIGNS

One of Lili Chin's commissioned drawings on severe stress signs of dogs for Vet Behavior Team in Australia

WHAT A WAGGING TAIL REALLY MEANS

From Psychology Today, this article gives insight into the various meanings of different tail wags.

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