How do Dogs Try to Communicate with People

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How do Dogs Try to Communicate with People


Dogs can’t use words or hands to tell us what they want or need as humans can.


Dogs use facial expressions, barking, and body language to speak to us.


Paying attention to your dog’s expressions, movements, and actions will create lines of communication.


Here are some most common ways that dogs communicate with people.


Barking


Barking is a common way for dogs to get their point across.


If a dog wants to communicate with his owner, then they will most likely resort to barking.


Barking can be interpreted in a number of ways as it may also act as an alert.


Dogs will bark to let you know they see something or you may have a visitor.


Sneezing


Health reasons aren’t the only reason why your dog is sneezing.


Dogs will sneeze when they are excited or waiting for something to happen.


They sneeze to show that they aren’t aggressive but want peaceful interactions.


Dogs sneeze to show that they are being playful.


Eye contact


You can learn a lot about how your dog is feeling by paying attention to the eyes.


If you see the whites of your dog’s eye, they are alert and need space.


Refusing to make eye contact means they are uncomfortable and submissive.


Constant eye contact means that your dog is being aggressive.


Tail position


The way a dog carries its tail is probably the most recognizable way they communicate with people.


If a dog is wagging its tail & body seems to be shaking, then he is extremely excited about something.


If it switches to stiff and held high, they are on alert.


If it tucked in between their back legs, they are feeling uncomfortable & submissive.


Reading the signs


It is important to learn how your dog communicates with you to know their feelings.


If you notice your dog is acting strange, then visit Dr. Ron’s Animal Hospital & Emergency.


Schedule an appointment with us as soon as possible.


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