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Canine Body Language Quiz

Canine Body Language Quiz

Test your ability to read canine body language!
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    Whale eye is a common stress signal. A dog that is displaying whale eye may be feeling conflicted, wanting to both monitor a perceived threat and trying to minimize its engagement with it by also turning the head slightly away.
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    Dog parks can be very stressful environments. Look for this and other stress signals next time you're at a dog park!
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    Body postures such as a lowered head and a tucked tail are both indicators of fear and anxiety.
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    Holding up one paw is another indicator of fear and anxiety. **Bonus points if you also noticed the low head position and tucked tail!**
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    A lip lick is a common but often missed stress signal in dogs. **Bonus points if you also noticed whale eye!**
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    The same reason why people sweat when they are nervous! Dogs pant to reduce their body temperature. There are several causes of increased body temperature and stress is one of them! **Bonus points for noticing the ears pinned flat against the head!**
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    Squinted eyes and ears pinned back against the head are both associated with fear.
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    Raised hackles are often seen in response to a perceived threat. This dog is worried about something!
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    Dogs may try to avoid conflict by turning their head or body away from a perceived threat.
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    A wagging tail does not necessarily indicate a happy dog. A tail wag can mean many things. ​Knowing the context and reading other body language signs may help you understand why a dog is wagging their tail.
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    This dog looks nervous. The mouth is closed rather than loose and relaxed and the ears are pinned back. It's not always clear if a dog is asking for belly rubs. Always give a dog space if you are unsure!
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    This dog has a relaxed face and loose jaw, their ears are loose and not pinned back, and their eyes are relaxed and not squinted.
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