gabrielagarciasort
Oct 13, 20221 min
Updated: Nov 1, 2022
Everyone Should Know!
Relaxed
When a dog is relaxed, we know this by
A soft gaze with no dilated pupils.
The mouth and lips are relaxed, or slightly open.
The tail held level or hanging down, softly waving in the air or gently thumping on the ground.
The ears are held back near the dog's head.
Anxious/ Fearful
When a dog is feeling fearful or stressed, we can tell by their
Eyes being hypervigilant, increased blinking, and furrowed brows.
Ears are tucked towards their head or neck.
The tail is wagging
Attentive
When a dog is attentive, it is easy to tell by seeing if their
Weight is shifted forward
The tail is raised and stiffly wagging
Their eyes are wide and hard-staring
Their ears are erect and facing forward