Dog Training Dog Body Language 2

Question 1

A dog holds its tail high and stiff while wagging it slowly. What does this most likely signal?

Accepted Answer

Heightened arousal or potential aggression

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Pure friendly excitement

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Submission and appeasement

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Cold and discomfort

Question 2

What is a 'whale eye' in canine body language?

Accepted Answer

When the whites of the eyes are visible at the corners

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A relaxed, soft-eyed gaze

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Rapid blinking to clear dust

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Pupils fully constricted in bright light

Question 3

A dog yawns repeatedly during a training session in a quiet room. What is the most likely meaning?

Accepted Answer

A calming signal indicating stress

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Genuine tiredness

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A request for food

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An invitation to play

Question 4

What does a 'play bow' (front legs lowered, rear up) communicate?

Accepted Answer

An invitation to play

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A threat to attack

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Severe submission

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Territorial warning

Question 5

A dog licks its lips when no food is present. What does this usually indicate?

Accepted Answer

Mild stress or appeasement

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Hunger only

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Aggression

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Excitement to greet

Question 6

What does piloerection (raised hackles along the back) reliably indicate?

Accepted Answer

Heightened arousal, which can be fear or excitement

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Always aggression

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Always playfulness

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A skin condition

Question 7

A dog turns its head away and avoids eye contact when approached. What is it communicating?

Accepted Answer

A calming signal showing it wants to de-escalate

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Disrespect that should be corrected

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Readiness to bite

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Invitation to chase