Communication is an integral part of life. Communication is built on relation and expression. Just like Humans, our lovely friends try to express their feelings, thoughts and problems by communicating with us. Because they cannot speak, they try to communicate with their bodies.
While trying to understand the body language of dogs, it is necessary to consider the whole body.
Anxiety: He tries to prick up, but he cannot achieve it. The eyes are half open, whereas the head is turned away. The tail is drooping. The paws are sweaty, the body is tight and slightly lowered.
Curiosity: Mouth and eyes are open. The body is relaxed, the tail is upright and loose. Ears are upright, happiness is seen in his facial expression. The dog may make wheezing noises.
Fear: Head tilted forward, ears down and straight. Their eyes are narrowed and avoid eye contact. The mouth is open to show the teeth. Sometimes the knees may be bent or shake in situations of extreme fear. The tail is curled between the legs. Paws are sweaty. It may leak urine.
Anger: Ears are slanted back. Eyes are fixed at one point. The mouth is wide open so that the teeth are visible. May wheeze. The body is high and tense. Neck feathers are puffed out. The tail is upright and fluffy. The dog growls or barks loudly. These dogs are mostly unhappy.
Comfort: The ears are upright, the tail is in a normal position or hangs comfortably at waist level. The mouth is open, and the dog behaves confidently.
Happiness: Ears upright, eyes open and relaxed. He is excited, out of breath and his mouth is open. The body is very mobile, it constantly jumps right and left and cannot stand still. The tail is very mobile.
Confidence-Dominance: Their mouths are usually closed or slightly open. The gaze of the eyes is fixed at one point. It keeps its body as high as possible, and its ears and tail are straight. Mane hair on the neck can be puffed out. The tail can be rigid and straight like a stick, or curved towards the back of the body.
