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How Do I Understand Dog Body Language?

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OUR DOGS TALK TO US ALL DAY LONG THROUGH THEIR BODY LANGUAGE. UNDERSTANDING WHAT THEY ARE SAYING IS VERY IMPORTANT IN OUR ONGOING RELATIONSHIP AND SAFETY.

 

Georgia dog training direct attention seeking

Direct Attention Seeking: Actively wants your attention and uses jumping, barking, and nipping to get it.

 

 

 

Dog Passive Attention Seeking still can be a problem if you give into your dog's command

Passive Attention Seeking: Wants your attention but uses a quieter way. Stares for a pet, nudges your hand, licks you or drops something so you will pick it up.

 

 

 

Assertive Dog Behavior is inappropriate when directed toward the owner

Assertive:  Stays still, stares, raises hair on top of back. Can become agitated or physical if approached or you move too quickly.

 

 

Confident Dog Behavior is acceptable if your dog's confidence does not include demands for leadership

Confident:Tail will stick up. Will jump, bark, nudge, or any means possible to get your attention.

 

 

 

A Headstrong Dog is slightly harder to train because they will not submit to your demands as quickly as others.

Headstrong: Does not pay much attention to you. Looks at everything else. Hard to get him to listen.

 

 

 

A Relaxed Dog is ready to learn and obey. This is the best dog to train.

Relaxed: Just wants to please. Very easy going and always gives you focus. Body appears “relaxed”. 

 

 

 

BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THE DOGS BELOW! THEY COULD EASILY BITE. DO NOT APPROACH.

 

Do not approach a Fearful or Reactive dog. They need their space to refocus and calm down. You can not train them at this point.

Fearful/Reactive: Will bark and jump at slightest movement. Down low and on edge. Prone to attack if approached. Tail between legs.

 

 

Nervous dogs are not necessarily dangerous. The problem is that when you approach them, it can be taken as a form of aggression and attack. That is where the problems start.Nervous: Appears anxious and worried. Light sleeper. Sudden noises make him bark and retreat to a corner or under a table. Tail between legs.

 

 

 

A timid dog is much like a nervous dog. They are not sure of their surroundings and what is going on. Leave them alone so they can understand their surroundings and understand that they are fine and you are keeping them safe. Now is not a good dog training time.

Timid: Frightened of the people, dogs, or surroundings. Doesn’t want to be petted or approached. Stays low. Tail between legs.

 

 

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OUR DOGS TALK TO US ALL DAY LONG THROUGH THEIR BODY LANGUAGE. UNDERSTANDING WHAT THEY ARE SAYING IS VERY IMPORTANT IN OUR ONGOING RELATIONSHIP AND SAFETY.

 

Dogs seeking attention could possibly become assertive and aggressive if you do not properly respond to them and let them know you are the boss

Direct Attention Seeking: Actively wants your attention and uses jumping, barking, and nipping to get it.

 

 

 

Your Dog's Passive Attention Seeking needs to be managed with passive dominance, rule affirmation, and appropriate redirection

Passive Attention Seeking: Wants your attention but uses a quieter way. Stares for a pet, nudges your hand, licks you or drops something so you will pick it up.

 

 

 

Your dog is not the Boss and cannot allowed to be assertive over you. This behavior needs to be corrected and you need to educate your dog that it is not allowed.

Assertive:  Stays still, stares, raises hair on top of back. Can become agitated or physical if approached or you move too quickly.

 

 

It is fine for a dog to show confident behavior as long as his confidence does not include his demand of focus and action on your part.

Confident:Tail will stick up. Will jump, bark, nudge, or any means possible to get your attention.

 

 

 

A dog with a Headstrong Personality is often a wonderful dog. They will be a little harder to teach because they naturally don't submit quickly. But, don't worry, they will always come around to your direction and command.

Headstrong: Does not pay much attention to you. Looks at everything else. Hard to get him to listen.

 

 

 

A dog that exhibits a Relaxed Personality is ready to give you focus and learn everything you want to teach. This is a great dog to train.

Relaxed: Just wants to please. Very easy going and always gives you focus. Body appears “relaxed”. 

 

 

 

BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THE DOGS BELOW! THEY COULD EASILY BITE. DO NOT APPROACH.

 

When a dog is Fearful or Reactive, you should leave him alone and give him is own space. He needs to establish that all is well before he can relax. Your dog must do this on his own; you can't help. You cannot teach him until he becomes relaxed and calm.

Fearful/Reactive: Will bark and jump at slightest movement. Down low and on edge. Prone to attack if approached. Tail between legs.

 

 

When a dog is nervous, leave him alone until he has the opportunity to calm down. Now is not a good time for dog training.Nervous: Appears anxious and worried. Light sleeper. Sudden noises make him bark and retreat to a corner or under a table. Tail between legs.

 

 

 

A timid dog reacts very similar as a nervous dog. He may not sure of his immediagtge surroundings and the activities taking place. It is best to leave him alone so he has the ability to understand his surroundings and come to the conclusion that he is fine and you are keeping him safe. Now is not a good dog training time.

Timid: Frightened of the people, dogs, or surroundings. Doesn’t want to be petted or approached. Stays low. Tail between legs.

 

 

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