How Dogs Talk: If Their Hair Stands Up, They're Scared

HOW DOGS TALK

How do dogs talk? With all the tools they have at their disposal: from the body (starting from his positions) to look, passing through the queue and for some grumbling. Everything is very clear, and even easy to interpret if we are informed about the meaning of each gesture.

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HAIR ON THE BACK

It stands up if the dog is afraid, perhaps because of something unexpected, or if he intends to show his aggression, an implicit way to overcome his fear.

THE YAWNING

It is not always the equivalent of that of humans. In fact, in most cases, yawning in dogs indicates a situation of discomfort and stress, not of pleasure.

EYES CLOSED

Conversely, closed eyes and ears back signal a dog experiencing pleasure. Notice this: as soon as you pet him, the dog communicates his joy with these very body gestures: he closes his eyes and lowers his ears.

STRAIGHT EARS

It means the dog is on high alert. And it might even bite.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE MUZZLE

A very important part of the dog's body for communicating with them is the muzzle: also pay attention to the nuances that can indicate fear, anger, annoyance. Or even the desire to play.

WHEN HE GROWLS

Growling, in linguistic terms, is nothing more than an explicit signal of challenge. It's directed at another dog that doesn't like it, or when faced with something the dog perceives as a threat to itself or its owner.

GAZE

Again, if used in front of another dog, it is a sign of aggression and threat towards an animal considered inferior.

FLEETING GLANCE

It indicates submission and fear: even for a reprimand, which the dog is able to understand very well.

THE TAIL THAT TALKS

It's generally thought that tail wagging is a sign of contentment in a dog. This isn't always the case. It can also be a sign of stress, especially if accompanied by lying on its back. A low tail, held between the legs, is a sign of submission. A tail tucked into the hindquarters indicates fear.

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