Dog Training Dog Body Language Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What does it typically mean when a dog yawns repeatedly in a non-tired context?
Answer: The dog is experiencing stress or anxiety
Repeated yawning outside of sleepy contexts is a well-documented calming signal indicating stress or discomfort.
A dog approaching another dog in a curved path rather than head-on is demonstrating what?
Answer: Polite greeting behavior
Approaching in an arc is considered polite canine communication that reduces perceived threat between dogs.
What does it indicate when a dog lifts one front paw while standing still?
Answer: Anticipation or uncertainty
A raised paw in a stationary dog often signals uncertainty, anticipation, or mild stress about the current situation.
Which combination of body language signals most reliably indicates a dog is feeling fearful?
Answer: Tucked tail, flattened ears, and lowered body
The combination of tucked tail, flattened ears, and a lowered body posture consistently indicates fear across breeds.
What does 'whale eye' (showing the whites of the eyes) typically communicate in dogs?
Answer: The dog is uncomfortable and may escalate to aggression
Whale eye, where the sclera becomes visible, is a stress signal indicating the dog is uncomfortable and wants space.
When a dog's hackles (piloerection) are raised along the shoulders and base of the tail but not the middle back, what does this most likely indicate?
Answer: Ambivalence—a mix of excitement and uncertainty
A split hackle pattern along shoulders and tail base without the middle typically reflects conflicted arousal rather than straightforward aggression.