Dogs communicate through body postures like tail height, ear position, hair standing up, weight shifting, and more.
Body Language
Different barks and growls convey aggression, alarm, boredom, excitement. Dogs understand these nuances.
Barking & Growling
Dogs leave scent clues for each other via urine, feces, and scratching. They sniff to gather intel.
Scent Marking
Dogs read each other's faces to judge moods based on muzzle tension, eyebrow position, staring, and more.
Facial Expressions
Play bows, bouncy movements, tail wagging, and play growls invite other dogs to play or help avoid conflicts.
Play Signals
Yawning, sniffing, shaking off help defuse tensions and avoid fights. It communicates "I'm not a threat!"
Calming Signals
Group howling helps maintain social bonds. Whines and whimpers convey needs.
Howling & Whining