On Movements of
intention:Watch how a dog lies down. If both elbows are on the ground and
the hips are even, the dog is ready to get up quickly. If the elbows are not
actually on the ground, the dog is likely planning to break position…
Teaching a dog your
body language:You can accentuate a body language signal and help the dog
learn it by starting with gentle touches, until the dog reads the message from
the movement alone without any touch…
Dogs respond faster
to movement:Dog eyes pick up movement much better than still objects, so
move the hand, fingers, arm, body, etc…
Practical
applications for when walking with your dog: Dogs can learn to anticipate
your movements by how you move your knees, feet, hips, elbows: any body part…
Practical
applications for behavior modification:Using the settle exercise is an
example of behavior modification because when your dog gets this response
consistently, the dog will find other ways to enjoy your company…
Dogs with erect ears
and intact tails are easier to read:It’s easier to read body language on
dogs with erect ears and intact tails. Even from behind, you can see erect ears
come up and swivel in the direction of the dog’s attention…
On thinking the worst
about your dog’s behavior and accidents:All of this comes from thinking the
worst about a dog’s body language. Actually, a dog who looks “guilty” is
desperately trying to get you to stop being mad. This is a powerful dog
instinct…
On dogs who jump up
on people:Jumping up on people is often misunderstood, too. This is usually
an affectionate attempt by the dog to get closer to your hands and face for
affection, which people usually encourage in puppies…
On assigning blame
when dogs “fight”: If you watch dogs interact with a goal of deciding whose
“fault” something is, chances are you will decide incorrectly. The dog who
winds up on top when two dogs have a noisy discussion may be a highly
responsible pack member maintaining good discipline…
On dogs licking
people and wounds:Chances are that the dog trying to lick you has nice
intentions. If you don’t wish to be licked, calmly and quietly say something
like “No licking” while you hold the dog’s head just out of reach…
On mixed signals you
be giving your dog:When you shrug to tuck your ear into your neck (or under
the covers) in telling your dog you don’t wish to be licked right now, that’s
human body language. If you do this calmly, the dog can learn your "not
now" meaning. But done rapidly or combined with other movements from you,
the same movement can tell the dog to lick you, instead...
Body language and
other existing cues:Body language is modified by the speed, range of
motion, and everything else that's happening at the time it’s given…
On not patterning
harmful behavior: Even in play, be careful not to pattern a harmful
behavior, such as developing in your dog the habit of running away from you.
Instead, you run from the dog…
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