Dog Body Language: Understanding Canine Communication Signals And Emotions

[@DogsThat]

Let us know what you observed in the video, and what you notice about your dog’s communication. For more on emotions of dogs, visit our playlist - kzbin.info/aero/PLphRRSxcMHy29pv3_9b7DZdMFJL9ZJPMy

[@lisasternenkind6467]

As I used to breed American bullies, I immediately saw how the adult dog was stressed by the very dominant and disrespectful puppy. Female dogs, who already had puppies of their own, clearly know how to deal with such a puppy and would teach the puppy the correct behaviour, but a dog with no such experience could really freak out when confronted by such a puppy, and so a human would have to intervene. This way the older dog can also learn how to deal with a disrespectful puppy or even older dog.

[@mariebutler6619]

Oh my goodness, brilliant! Would love parts 2,3,4 as many as you can be willing to give. So generous to share this amazing learning for dog owners. My camera is set and ready to roll on my dog s communication. Thank you so much 💓

[@gudrunvl]

Μe too

[@jessicajarsak7812]

Me too

[@movashel5558]

please this is the best!!!!

[@gailwichman]

So what do I do when my younger Aussie keeps ‘bugging’ my older Aussie??

[@Hannah7036]

Hi Susan! New listener here - I'm slowly making my way through your podcasts (from #1 to #56 in 6 weeks, even the one on puppy potty training despite having an older dog who was house trained when I got him! Great listening while I'm driving or walking my dog) and I have really appreciated the way you break down concepts for someone like me, a complete novice with their first dog. This episode is incredibly useful, as while our rescue is a pretty great dog, he does have some shyness / nervousness and its ME who needs the training to help him and reading his body language. So thank you for all you do! I know in some episodes you ask for suggestions on other topics, and something I'd love is for training / minimising alert barking. While I like that my dog barks when guests arrive, he does tend to.... go on a little bit. I don't want to ever train him to be afraid of barking or vocalising ( a) because its not a bad behaviour all the time and b) its a pre-cursor to other more aggressive behaviours if he feels stressed) but I would like him to only alert once or twice. Thanks so much Susan, from Hannah and Kenobi in WA, Australia

[@Free2Wag]

Many thanks for this podcast. This should be mandatory viewing for anyone bringing a dog into their home and in all shelters.

[@DogsThat]

We are so glad to read you enjoyed this Podcast Episode! It is such a great resource for anyone with a dog

[@suescheffelaar5977]

So so helpful. I have watched this video 3 times now and recognise so many signals that my own dog is giving us... so so helpful in gauging how to help my boy in every day situations, dog-dog interactions etc. He struggles with over excitement and yet I now see and recognise for example that Quincy's shaking before each walk as we leave the house, is probably him trying hard to calm himself before we head off... and indeed I focus a lot on calm walks injected with plenty of training games and occasionally a fun play date with an appropriate dog. This podcast is a keeper ❤ thank you so much

[@angelariley271]

Great podcast. Your explanation of the play bow variations was enlightening I would love to hear the rest of the story. How did you address this issue. Thank you!

[@kayrosswog7572]

Such a great wealth of information in this podcast! This is something I've studied in learning to help Rigby be more comfortable around the grandkids and new people. He too is a submissive dog in certain situations and also does a great job handicapping when playing bitey face with Callie. One thing I should video and get your opinion on is when my adult kids come to visit Rigby will first sit but then somersaults to his back. He has grown up around them and they take it as he wants a belly rub, but he will also do it with people he is not as familiar with so it does get a bit confusing. With new people I'll call him away to give him an out. I already have Calming Signals, but happy to add to my dog book collection...thank you!

[@lisapeer5310]

Fabulous Podcast! Again! This is one of the things I really would love to learn more about! And more about how to regulate MY state of mind, particularly when out on walks. I tend to be a little nervous and of course that goes right down the leash! Please do parts 2, 3 and on! In the mean time I will look in to the books you recommended! Thank you Susan!

[@titanbuck7]

Love this! I was surprised it took so long to come out. A huge part of training is going to where the animal is and you can't know if you can't read their body language

[@LHSB100]

Very helpful! Also showed me I need to watch more carefully for other signs. I would love to see more podcasts on this!

[@azogal53]

Terrific! Would like to know how to defuse when I see the signs of worry or concern. Thanks!

[@EventDogs]

Excellent video, thanks Susan! 20 year ago I trained with Turid Rugaas and since then whenever possible Calming Signals are the first thing I like to teach my clients about. The only thing I would add is that whilst many dogs may take a yawn as something calming a few dogs will take it as a stress signal and rather than calm them down it will have the opposite effect. Thanks again for the video, I've shared it. :o)

[@nellygarcia]

Great video! Part 2, 3 !!! Please! 💚

[@brightshiningstar624]

Much appreciated Susan 🙏 I am a trainer apprentice and these types of informational videos as very helpful!! YES please to part 2,3,4... 🐾❤

[@CamilleGG451]

I wish so much that they would have this subject, along with tips on safe ways to greet dogs as an assembly in elementary schools. I mean think about how many dogs there are in America and how many kids get bitten every day... talk about something that children should all learn about! Thanks so much for this Susan!!

[@simonnelauwers9178]

FANTASTIC VIDEO Susan . I bought the book by Turid Rigaas about 10 years ago. It was already a revelation to me at that time , but your video is much clearer , because you can rewind the video as much as you want to see the details extra well . I long for video 2 and 3 and 4 ...... great work 💐🦴😘 Simonne / Belgium

[@Yoshi_No.1]

would love part 2, 3 etc so much. thank you for your helpful advice and encouragement always!!

[@AnnainAwe]

Soooo... glad Shaped by Dog is now covering this subject in more depth. THANK YOU ❣️🫂 I DO hope this is the beginning of a series. Thank you for the book recommendations, I'm going to check with my local library and see if they have any of them available.

[@scottiajohnston8025]

So informative. I'd love to see more videos on this subject. Looking forward to getting one or more of those books.

[@cathyforget231]

Wow. Thank you SO much. This is amazing!

[@judymiller323]

OMG you are brilliant!!! I just got a puppy (Mini Aussie !!) and am at my daughter's home who has an adult aussie and this could be their biographical interaction ! Thank you so much, Susan, and I plan to look at as many of your videos as i can !!

[@ashoraya2045]

I used to know the body language of dogs and now I know more because of you. I am very grateful to you for the content you provide us, and nothing more wonderful than that..

[@aliciasalazarorantes5816]

Thank you for this video. I have 2 dogs one adult and one puppy. I noticed when my big dog needs space. I will study there body signals even more thank you

[@sdeaglefeather]

Holy Cow! I have watched so many videos that I am dizzy. Just a note: when the episodes are in a playlist, we can’t leave comments 😢 I'm getting a puppy in a week and a few days, so I have watched all the puppy videos and jumped into some other videos. You provide a ton of information, and I will go back to take notes. Like a puppy, I need repetition 😊 Anyway, thank you for all of this great information. I look forward to training my puppy with your methods.

[@DogsThat]

Thanks for the feedback! When watching in a playlist, you can always click the link of the individual video and leave comments there. We hope you're having a great time with your puppy.

[@elainenoll1332]

second comment - this reminds me of when my Jake - who is now 12 years old came to us a a 10.5 week old pup. Took him to my sons who had an adult boxer. Jake uber playful and boxer engaged a bit. But boxer laid down made side glances at Jake the pup. Jake was play bowing o beat the band and shuffling to right and left- boxer sat there for a while and guessing he said 'oh lordie enough' (i know we are not supposed to do this be that was the expression) lifted his front leg, firmly but not harshly put it on top of the pup to 'stop it' and then had the expression to us ' ok i took care of that - now we have peace' . None of us knew body language but we all understood including the pup Jake. Was one of my fond memories of the early days - and now that i know more so totally respect the boxer for being so appropriate.

[@KatherineAnnabella]

Fabulous video. Thanks so much.

[@bettinastebner]

This is super! So full of great info!

[@jenniferbellini7130]

Great information. I know you have to be an advocate for adult dogs that are stressed around puppies. But... as an owner of a very busy lab puppy... how do they eventually learn to be polite and play accordingly with the adult dogs? How do they get the exposure to play appropriately?

[@kitarabrown7202]

Great information, I’m a new groomer as of last year and am trying to absorb all the information I can. This video was a great source and I really appreciate the book suggestions

[@DogsThat]

Thank you so much for watching, we are so glad you found it helpful!

[@duchenep]

Just ordered the On Talking Terms book. Agree with others asking for more from you on this topic. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@ravenclawrebel4587]

In the initial video I did think that the first few bows were playboughs but towards the end was pretty certain the adult dog was showing signs of stress. The only reason I was able to identify that is because that's how every dog interacts with my dog. She is too intense for most and is pretty terrible at listening to body language. This is one of the most helpful and easy to follow and understand body language videos I've found in my research over the last year. I would absolutely love more of a breakdown possibly a series of some sort where you go into understanding the communication signals per portion of the dog for example the head or just the eyes and ears. Thanks so much Susan

[@DogsThat]

Hi! We have a full playlist in dog's body language, here's the link for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmK9lKSmba6qpKs&pp=gAQBiAQB

[@LittleMissTotoro]

This is so good! As a fresh, first time dog owner I have to learn so much about what she tries to tell me with her body!

[@sylviamcneill4372]

Very helpful video. I knew some of these signals but also know I have missed some as well. Am trying to learn how to identify body language to better understand what my pup is trying to communicate to me as well as to other dogs. Thank you.

[@jozeepare9616]

Wow ! super interesting ! Please have a part II !!!

[@lisasteinhauer1328]

Fantastic podcast! Full of valuable information. Thank you.

[@BaughbeSauce]

I think this is very helpful. I'm trying to help my dog right now. She is a service dog and has steadily been getting more and more dog anxiety since she was bum-rushed and attacked by a huge lab that came shooting out of their house a couple of years ago. We have had a recurring issue of people's unrestrained, untrained, and improperly socialized dogs running at her to investigate, play, or show dominance. Here in Iowa, it seems like virtually nobody trains their dog or has fences. I think since moving here almost 3 years ago I've met like 2 dogs that were actually trained. 3 if you count my sister in law's puppy who is actually IN training. I have a behavior question: why do dogs keep belly-bumping my dog? She's very stressed with her back arched, no hackles, whale eyes, and looking away or trying to get away and it seems like 40% of the time, the invading dog starts nosing hard at her belly. Just this last weekend, an untrained and unrestrained mastiff ran up on us, she did exactly that, and the dog started forcefully belly bumping her, forcing her paws to move. We were trying to move away (but the owner had no control and the dog wasn't even wearing a collar). She tried to face bump the mastiff like "stop, get out of my bubble" and the dog full on attacked. I'm now recovering with a dog bite on my left thigh and a big claw gouge on my right calf. She's okay with some bruises. He had to tackle his dog to get her off. WHY do dogs keep nose-bumping her belly???? Is this a dominance behavior??? Btw, I'm binge-watching all of your behavior and anxiety videos. Lol. And trying to enroll her in a group agility class to get her exposure to dogs who have been trained and properly socialized.

[@suzannejurgens7069]

Oh my gosh! Years ago, I did obedience and grooming lessons ( I did the grooming) and the lady that did obedience taught me about TTOUCH with Turid Rugaas!!

[@carolemuenzer5490]

No tail on this dog, have to look at body. Her butt really wiggles when happy. I love your podcasts thank you Susan for sharing your wealth of information. I keep learning more all the time, horses are another animal we need to watch their body language.

[@mamasram]

Thank you I too love mindfulness

[@Flatsensation]

I have a rescue and he has a clipped tail and wonky back legs plus a lot of fluff fur. It's hard to read him alot because of these factors . I try to watch him closely with his behaviors and learn from him how he communicates . I like that this video is really straight up with good examples , I find it really hard to find good content about body language. So thank you for this , will show it to my husband as well

[@DogsThat]

Thank you Lau, glad you find it helpful!

[@4Vinny4]

Great video! At the 1:19 mark is when the adult seemed stressed. It was right away.

[@DogsThat]

Thank you, Linda, they are a great example for other people to understand their dogs ❤️

[@EpsilonAD]

Wow. Great clip. Shedding hair in time of stress like at the vet was really interesting to learn. Eps isn't acting fearful at vet. She is trepidatious and easily excited. I noticed her shedding more than usual. Not any worrying amount, just noticeable. This clip is helpful.

[@DogsThat]

Hi! Thank you! Here's a video on how to make vet visits a positive experience: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHvGZWV4m7Olm5Y

[@janetscott3604]

Poor big dog. At least 5 "get me outta here" eye contact with humans then followed by what looked like losing hope in the protection of humans. I wanted to rescue the big dog after the second one. From the beginning, I saw squints, blinks, ear flickbacks, tongue flicks, no-threat bows, butt to face (don't want to play signal - when my dog uses it), whale eye, yawn, mouth wide open, turn aways, freezes, shakes, combo close mouth-swallow-lip lick 1:52. I don't think my dog would have been so tolerant even with a puppy, she would have escalated to yelling at the puppy after about her second or third leave-me-alone signal. Those puppies have very sharp teeth and are very persistent, up to the humans to set the limits and teach fair play if they want to keep everyone safe.

[@asfasdfadf9820]

Tremendous video!

[@dstoicthinker]

We have a dog, who is getting old. It is a silky terrier. My wife may get a new one after this passes. Learned so much from this video. Subscribed. Thanks for the references for the books. Will look for the next series of videis.

[@TheTerrinelson]

Awesome video

[@CamilleGG451]

Good idea about linking to this video in those videos! Here's something I've never been sure about: If I'm with my dog and she's seeming stressed about something in the environment and I can't remove her from it immediately for whatever reason, if I reflect her calming signals, will that reassure her because I'm reflecting her? Or will it make her a lot more anxious because she'll be thinking "wow, you're nervous too? I've really got something to be worried about here!" ?? Would love to know!! Great video Susan and hey- just ordered the Doggie Language book on eBay for jusr $6 with free shipping! (I have the other two and will look for the Susan Clothier one though I'm not sure if it's out there. Also- heads up to folks who have "Ever&" (formerly "Scribd")- a lot of the highly recommended dog training books are included in the subscription!!!

[@DogsThat]

Great question! There are several podcasts we have that may help. Here is a link to our Playlist about Emotional Dysregulation in Dogs and how they handle stress: kzbin.info/aero/PLphRRSxcMHy0ZnXC_lczh942HhB0Vdo5v. The podcasts on Trigger Stacking (#112) and Helping dogs self-regulate (#219) may be great starting points.

[@CamilleGG451]

@@DogsThat Thank you! 😊🙏

[@annettefry9347]

Thank you for this detailed, in depth information. I too would like to know how you instructed the owners to deal with situation.

[@portraitspets]

Fantastic podcast! Canine communication is something I'm really trying to understand, especially with how my boy can be. I've been looking for good books on this subject, thanks for the recommendations... I've got 3 of them on order now :)

[@bethfoor1965]

Yes please, to a Part 2 and 3! 😃

[@aperfectday7]

Excellent teaching and explanation in the videos I’ve seen today. New subscriber! 🐾🎉🐾 Many thanks and Happy Thanksgiving Day to all! From my pal and I! 🍂🐾💙🐾🍂

[@gablison]

I saw a a recurring video on Facebook reels of a German Shepard getting chased by a toddler while it's shoving it's hand in the dogs face and it was so dangerous and everyone kept saying the dog is just playing while desperately trying to escape the situation, it was so bad!

[@zc4258]

Great podcast!!!!!

[@MaximillianandRubyGrace]

Love to see more of this I love this topic ❤

[@HillFamily04]

would love to have a course on this.

[@rachell4307]

Great Podcast Susan!!! Recallers and H360 student here-I would love a part 2 and 3. My puppy (also an Aussie)acts like that Aussie puppy with some dogs. I remember the breeder telling me his mom did not give the puppies corrections when they were too rough. I mistakenly let my puppy have too much freedom with other dogs early on and now I need to backtrack. Well he is a year old now and plays nicely with some but not all dogs. I always supervise. I’m getting better at identifying a lot of the discomfort behaviors and try to separate the dogs as soon as I see it… but I recognize I need more education. I now want my puppy on leash around other dogs because we are working on recall with doggy distractions (=level 10) but I don’t want to build in potential leash frustration. Could you discuss solutions you recommended for the dogs/family in this video? How do you teach a puppy to pick up on cues from the other dog? If you need to separate them, how long would be appropriate or rather what am I looking for at the moment you know the puppy is less aroused/ready to play again. Do they need to be showing all the signs of being relaxed? Thank you for all that you do!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@rachell4307]

I re-listened to this and remembered I wanted to add that I love learning about ways to calm/regulate. I slow-blink back and forth with my animals all the time but I didn’t know what I was doing. I love playing the end of Vito’s game. Do you have any similar activities for relaxation? Is it possible to teach deep breaths on cue? ❤️🥰Thanks again!!!

[@biggeordie245]

Hi Susan, my dog, a boxer, is unreliable with dogs, sometimes he will walk past with no drama, other times he will lunge towards them without much warning. On occasion, when walking towards a dog, he will start to crouch into a stalking crawl, sometimes he will go down into a pounce position and await the dog coming into range. If possible when he stalks or downs I will about turn but it is not always possible. He has in the past, when off lead ran to another dog and been a bully. No teeth used but definitely not a nice interaction. As a result he gets very little time off lead. Any advice?

[@DogsThat]

Hi @Big Geordie we'll have an upcoming podcast video to help!

[@saradhiananth1613]

wow! my neighbour's dog does that too. Hope Ms Garrett makes a video on it soon, as she mentioned in the comments.

[@saradhiananth1613]

​@@DogsThat Just so you know, your point cue and nose targets saved a stray dog's life on Friday. I follow you quietly.

[@lynng8655]

Yes! To parts 2, 3, 4…!

[@jt4351]

Hi Susan! Do you have a podcast on how to rehab a dog from your own poor training/habits? I've never believed in the "showing the dog who's boss" mentality, but I did believe in scaring them into going against their nature. So, if a dog has a high prey drive or a breed-specific undesired trait, I was taught to "make them more afraid of the consequence than their nature." I've made progress, and no idea this dog loves me. He's never become shutdown or overly fearful. It's very excited greetings, bringing me his toys, prolonged eye contact, naps on my lap, full-bodied tail wags, follows me to the bathroom, etc. However, some triggers will cause him to run to his crate: an accident indoors, if I sigh from a frustrating Zoom/phone call, if I shut the windows, etc. I get that he may never forget it, but I'd love him to be his crazy, confident self all the time. Like Maya Angelou said: "When you know better, do better."

[@DogsThat]

JT, thank you for your note and for tuning in, we have a video to help - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmXYeX6GjZ6bjdk

[@haliec4713]

My dog goes into a slow motion low bow crawl like he is hunting when he is approaching another dog. He is quite an anxious dog. Lately he has been barrier guarding. I’m definitely going to try a lot of your training tips.

[@janetrains83]

Great video, I would add some dogs have a whale eye because of their breeding too, again taking all body language in context is important.

[@emmabladez]

My corgi shep mix is very moody so anytime we "snuggle" I practice "pet pause pet" to see if he's into it or not. 🤗

[@jneher2992]

So good 👍 thanks for this

[@annylaurie422]

Until I got my mini schnauzer I did not know yawning could be a sign of stress - I told my vet she seemed unusually tired and she did not want go for walks. He asked me some questions - turned out she did not like to be picked up and would yawn when I did - as far as walking we discovered she hated wearing a harness - when I stopped using it she became very excited when it was time to go for a walk. She was super easy to train with a collar and no pulling

[@DogsThat]

AnnyLaurie, how wonderful you asked and had a great outcome 💚

[@allabouteverything4925]

Instant subscribe

[@DogsThat]

Thank you! Welcome to this awesome community. If you're not sure where to start, our playlist section is a great place to find what you're looking for: kzbin.infoplaylists

[@Bennythesupersnooper]

Wow, so excited I just found you.. I have a 6 month old puppy who enjoys chasing one of my cats. Do you suggest a particular video?

[@DogsThat]

Hi, we're so happy to have you in our wonderful community! Here's a video for dogs that chase: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGrLiX6CeLBjeck

[@Bennythesupersnooper]

@@DogsThat thank you so much!

[@coastaldogwalkertrainerbeh6377]

Love this so much. Susan, what would you do in this situation - would you correct the puppy? And how, ie so in future he knows to not go in so strong? I suppose what im trying to say is: How do you teach a puppy better manners? X

[@DogsThat]

Hi Ruth, Susan did a podcast on using a positive interrupter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXqbq3-Ng5mlh80 and another one with help with puppies that play too rough: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpzFdZ-Eft2npJY. Please, let us know how the training goes!

[@elainenoll1332]

This is a remarkable video - hoping for more followups - i would like the same video focusing on the puppy body language. I am asking for a 2 or 3 part series on this. I have been working with a trainer who is my mentor. She is a master of body language. There is SO much to learn here and it is SO valuable to both owner and trainer. I find body language fascinating and have read much but need more LAB work (no pun intended) I understand the big stuff like the shake-off, tongue flick and look aways. The challenge is catching is because so much is so FAST. PLEAS do some followups! THX

[@melissajenkins9960]

Our rescue dog (she was a stray from the pound) is rough in the yard and I got angry at her, which I completely regret. But now if I have her in the yard off leash, she looks at me from across the yard in this stiff, hunched down, staring posture, sometimes slowly walking toward me. It kind of frightens me. I don’t know if she’s being aggressive or if she’s showing fright. Anyway I take her out on a leash now and I’m trying to work with her. I feel like I’ve ruined everything. I don’t know how to remedy it.

[@matteoferrari3796]

calming signals 😍💪

[@leclercization]

Hi... great KZbin video... I was wondering what it means when a dog presents his or her rear end when they play, whether it is with another dog or a person.

[@RaptorsGirl]

It could mean a number of things, as I mentioned in the video all of what the dog is doing at that moment needs to be considered. So a young dog meeting an older dog might flip their the butt to allow the older dog to sniff or like 'body curving' as a calming signal or in Tater Salad's case in hopes that you will scratch his butt (his most favourite body part to have scratched). But it could also be a way of deflecting the energy of another dog or individual...but need to consider it within the entire body of the dog.

[@leclercization]

@@RaptorsGirl Thank you

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

I love this podcast. I'd like to see what happens with these two dogs in future. 😊 I was actually watching videos of my puppy playing that the breeder has been sending to me while I listened. 😊

[@DogsThat]

Congrats on your new puppy! 💕💕💕

[@emilyyiweitan]

My dog is almost 1 year old and has Small Dog Syndrome. He barks at other dogs. When he was younger and isolating after vaccination, a bigger dog was very unfriendly and rude to him. First impressions last and so he became wary of bigger dogs. He recently finally found a poodle that would play with him. This video gives me more insight on whether they are playing nicely or is he stressing the other dog out.😂

[@callieverde5799]

excellent. my question is a bit off topic. why doesn't the adult dog correct the puppy?

[@DogsThat]

Hi @callie verde the next two video after this one continue with help for dog interactions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXqbq3-Ng5mlh80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpzFdZ-Eft2npJY

[@seracraftstudios297]

Very interesting information. My 2 yr old Irish Terrier shows these signs every time we walk off our property. I don't know why she is scared and anxious, but vehicles and other dogs scare her. I see every sign you talk about. So now, how do I get her to be able to walk? She is a good, sweet dog and does ok in the car, at the vet, im stores, in parking lots, and on most hiking trails. Walking on the street and in many neighborhoods is nearly impossible. I play first, do figure eights, take treats, and those things help, but then a car passes or a dog is behind a fence and she loses her mind and is super afraid. We have tried 2 trainers and their solutions were to use a prong collar and force her to walk with corrections. That wasn't working for us and I feel they made the problem worse.

[@DogsThat]

Hi @SeraCraft Studios we have two playlists with great foundation information for you. Emotions of Dogs - kzbin.info/aero/PLphRRSxcMHy29pv3_9b7DZdMFJL9ZJPMy Loose Leash Walking - kzbin.info/aero/PLphRRSxcMHy1mGMfdVKXq_hiJ27Ej1shW

[@christiannegirouxclark854]

Wow 👌 I will be keeping a close eye and trying to decifer. But then... what do i do with what i observe? My 5 y.o. spoo is def always been a stress case and i knew that but this podcast helps me know now that i was right, but how do i help her...

[@DogsThat]

Hi Christianne, here's a playlist with help for you and your dog: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKnTY6WHeJ2Jg7s

[@christiannegirouxclark854]

@@DogsThat this is amazing! Just watched the first one. I really need this. I have a LOT of work to do.

[@anneketerborg3374]

I learned what the playbow also can mean, in combination with the rest of the body. I know now why I don' t let my young dog play with my old dog 😉

[@delrose19]

What steps were taken, once the Aussie Shepherd adult in the video was removed from the pen to help these owners deal with the puppy who was making the adult dog feel like it needed to escape? This is exactly what my 6mo puppy is doing to my 15m old rescue dog. He is being forced to escape the garden fences to get away from her, if left alone together in the yard, she is now twice the height of him (different breeds) and doesn’t relent. I think separating for his protection is key but how do you teach a puppy not to be unrelentingly “playful” to the point of harassing or bullying when the adult dog is giving signs of saying no, by snapping and forced to flee, and just not wishing to play? How do I teach the pup good puppy behaviour and the rescue dog good adult behaviour in their interactions, now they no longer either have their siblings or parents to teach them from their former home environments?

[@DogsThat]

Hi @delrose19 we have a follow up video to help - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpzFdZ-Eft2npJY Our playlist on multiple dogs has a lot of great info to help as well - kzbin.info/aero/PLphRRSxcMHy2ee0fquucowgCTcl1kCdO-&si=Mv1oXGyocs5-PR6g

[@jstagzsr]

few things my dog does that im slightly worried about. "worried" because i want him to be happy and confident and at all times and i want to relay back to him that i love him and im someone that can be trusted and loved. Im constantly watching his body language and most of it i have figured out but there's a few ares im not sure about.. When he is laying down chillin or in a getting ready for sleep mode, he will be on his side chillin, sprawled out, tail out from his body, i will talk to him in my "good boy" voice and pet him and he will usually stretch and go squinty eyed and do this weird thing with his mouth. Not lip licking but open his mouth slightly and make a soft tongue smacking noise. idk how to describe it. Like when we humans are tasting something and we press our tongues to the roof of our mouths and/or back of our top front teeth and repeatedly make that "tasting" noise. My dog will do that. His body language appears relaxed and calm and he appears to enjoy when i pet him and massage him. But the stretching and that mouth noise makes me wonder if hes trying to show submission or something as if he thinks thats what im looking for, aka hes afraid of me? which shouldnt be the case but im super paranoid about him constantly and on the off chance hes not perfectly happy and comfortable i want to know about it asap and adjust my own behavior to relay messages of calmness and love to him. When i get home from work he will run up to me and and be wagging his tail 100 miles an hour and be obviously happy to see me. he wants to play constantly. hes constantly bringing me toys and ropes to play tug of war with. And when i go to sleep ill have to tell him to get out of my s pot on the bed and once im laying down ill let him come snuggle. he will almost always remain with me and snuggling throughout the night but hell occasionally move to the foot of the bed. But when he initially walks up to lay down next to me he will flop down onto me and onto the bed and he will press his face and nose under my face or head and end up with his nose by my ear. he'll be smooshed right up under me basically. wedged into the corner of where my body meets the bed. Thats how he ALWAYS lays down, and hell either stay like that all night or he will turn away from me and lay his head on my arm or sometimes under my arm in the same way he tries to burry his face under my neck or head. I assume this means he is happy and comfortable with me and he falls asleep super quick and then will twitch all night as he sleeps. Other weird behavior is he will eat absolutely everything. When we are outside going potty he will walk with his nose to the g round in search of something to pick up and chew and he'll swallow it before i even get a chance to stop him sometimes. He eats 4 times a day. hes nothungry. i have no idea why he does this. He will also run around with his tongue on the ground whenever its wet or snowy. he also has a big bowl of water with his food 4x a day and drinks randomly throughout teh day. he shouldnbt be thirsty.. If anyone with more experience in dog body language than me could enlighten me on what these things mean id appreciate it. May 9th 2022 is his bday. hes 7.5 months old. husky, boxer, AmStaf terrier.

[@CarolynHarrison]

He loves you. I don't see anything wrong with the tasting sound, my dog does that as well. I would get training on how to teach him to spit things out so that he doesn't eat something that he shouldn't while you're out. I don't think the tongue licking the wet ground is an issue either. I don't think that's a sign of thirst - just curiosity. He sounds like a happy dog and you are a very attentive owner. I'm not a professional but I think there is a lot of love between the two of you.

[@hishunnibunni]

I just brought home a new puppy Thursday night and I have a 1y6m old pup also in the house. He’s completely obsessed with the puppy. Is there anyway I can share a few short videos and get feedback? I just need to know if they’re playing safe. They seem to be excited about each other. The older one gets a bit rough, and the baby gets annoyed, but I am working on that one. I just need someone knowledgeable to tell me if they’re safe together.

[@DogsThat]

Hi @hishunnibunni we have a playlist on multi dog homes to help with interactions and setting all dogs in a home up for success, here's the link to the playlist for you - kzbin.info/aero/PLphRRSxcMHy2ee0fquucowgCTcl1kCdO-

[@sdeaglefeather]

The first part of this note was too long. This😢 is about reading our dog's emotions. My dog was terminally ill and And she needed surgery. They removed a 7 lb (3.18 kg) mass. They sent it off to pathology, and the report came back as a type of hemangiosarcoma, and instead of 1-3 mo life expectancy, she could live as long as 5 months. Ultimately, she lived almost 4 months, and my eyes still leak every day. Anyhow, we spent almost 12 years together, and we had such a connection. A couple of trips to the vet preceded this

[@debbiestallard694]

My 12 year old dog has only reacted to one child. Still an infant in a carrier, never been in the house and when we set it on the flip, she growled. No other children.

[@SD-my9so]

My dogs both yawn a lot. When they get out of there kennel. When they want to go out and I’m not moving fast enough to suite them. Training, obedience trials. They also sometimes vocalize with there yawns. One is a winer and one is a growler. Should I be concerned.

[@dianeholden3499]

So, I recognize these signs but don't know how to get my dog out of the situation. For example he will see another dog, and he will freeze and he will have the stiff back legs, and I know that's not good. But everything I try doesn't work.

[@DogsThat]

Hi @dianeholden3499 we have a playlist to help - kzbin.info/aero/PLphRRSxcMHy0ZnXC_lczh942HhB0Vdo5v&feature=shared

[@tinacameron5526]

My chihuahua puppy plays like this with my friends sausage dog and he reacts just like this adult dog. Now I know to distract my chihuahua away from the sausage dog so thank you

[@nituthomas7459]

We are fostering a 1 year old Indian spitz spayed female. She was recently rescued from the streets. She is friendly and intelligent but continuously keeps play biting my 3 year old male Labrador. Intially she snapped at him a couple of times and now he ignores her and though she follows him and play bites him on his face he does not react but he is whining..We keep separating both of them but it keeps happening again. What do we do?

[@DogsThat]

Hi! Here's a video with help for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpzFdZ-Eft2npJY Happy training!

[@jeantemplemeyer366]

Just wondering why the puppy didn’t have a leach on to redirect the puppy

[@catherineyoho4655]

I couldn't time mark because it all hit home. I've seen a lot of this behavior between my 6-month-old Vizsla and 3-year-old Vizsla mix and with an older Great Dane friend. The Dane tends to push her down with a paw and turn away. We call her the fun police. I am very interested in the body language of teeth as I see that a lot also. My puppy will escalate and my 3-year-old shows her teeth and the puppy also does as well. I separate them if I see this and calm the puppy by stroking her ears and chest and talking quietly. No punishment. When she has calmed I let her return to play and it is usually at a lower level of arousal. I hope this is appropriate.

[@delois3100]

I got stressed watching that interaction which went on too long before being stopped. It didn't take long to see that the older dog was under stress dealing with the puppy. So what needs to happen to stop the over bearing behavior of the puppy????

[@DogsThat]

Hi @delois3100 here's a follow up video on this one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpzFdZ-Eft2npJY - and we have a playlist for multi dog homes - kzbin.info/aero/PLphRRSxcMHy2ee0fquucowgCTcl1kCdO-

[@shirleypowers4121]

My problem is the opposite. I have a 7 month Aussie and 4 yr schnoodle biting ears and tail.

[@jessicalinnell6522]

What does it mean when my puppy raises her chin up and down to me? I’ve noticed it happens when I take her out to the bathroom and she doesn’t need to go, I know she’s trying to tell me something!

[@julielogan2579]

After watching this I filmed my 10 month old Springer’s reaction to my cat. She just won’t accept him. My other Springer is very laid back and the cat loves him. I don’t know what to do.

[@slgrib]

Know your breed, also. I have Australian Terriers. They will pin their ears back against their head when they are very happy and "loving" on their people.

[@lv2blde]

Regarding the tail what about dogs without tails? I suppose you just focus on the other parts. We have corgis.

[@watchmoivies123]

I noticed the dog that you say is very happy and relaxed it’s a very light golden retriever I believe , his tail is wagging to the left !! What are your thoughts??

[@RaptorsGirl]

I'm not sure we can tell since the video is taken from an angle from the left. It looks like a pretty full wag to me, if unsure (due to the angel), what does the rest of the dog's body cues tell you? Additionally, this was a 5-second clip...in slow motion so likely a 2-second clip I'd encourage you not to draw too many conclusions without a longer and more full look at the dog.

[@watchmoivies123]

@@RaptorsGirl Oh thanks for getting back and yes if it were my dog personally I would be able to read it better ,we just really never know do we . I personally think the more we know dogs and dog behavior there are so many other signs we just don’t understand Love your podcasts , I learn something from each one

[@watchmoivies123]

Oh and one more thing I know when dogs smile and show their teeth it’s an emotional thing and my dog actually does that but only at certain times Never does it when he’s really happy and excited he kind of does it when we’re cuddling on the bed but that’s not the only place he does it I just wanted to give an example it for sure is not aggression. Hoping you could do a podcast on dogs that do grin and smile and show their teeth Thanks and have a sparkling day

[@yogiyoda]

That adult aussie was very polite. My rescue mutt would have pinned that poor puppy to the ground and scared it straight

[@willowtheaussie7380]

Ok my Aussie doesn’t really have a tail… although she compensates by wagging her entire body…

[@edytasakai1547]

I think then my puppy Rottweiler is vicious, cause he has always whale eye , even when he is super happy to see me coming back from work

[@DogsThat]

It's important to remember that all dogs are unique individuals and this is a guide to help identify behaviors if you are unsure. We don't want to isolate one aspect of a dog's body language but rather assess the entire body. We have an episode on the dogs TEMP (tails, eyes, ears, mouth, posture) Shaped by Dog Episode #4 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIuviXxvfZh0qNE that might help take in the picture as a whole.

[@lindamcclellan8434]

My puppy side pushes my dog…

[@ZOYA1968]

First, it is not appropriate to let two dogs play in such a small space, especially for breeds that are usually agitated. It is very clear that it is stressful for the adult dog and a very general analysis shows this very well, without having to analyze all the signals. Nevertheless, the whole video is interesting except this interaction between the puppy and the adult dog: bad decision.