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Dogs use body language to communicate with each other and with people.
If you want to understand the four-legged friends better, you should take a closer look.
1 / 10If the dog leans very close to a person, this is a sign of great affection and love.
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2 / 10 Licking your mouth is supposed to appease the other person and appear humble.
This signal should not be confused with mouth cleaning after eating.
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3 / 10If the dog freezes in motion, he behaves in a strongly placating manner.
In doing so, he shows hope that a situation will ease again.
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4 / 10 If the dog raises or bends its front paw, this either means that the dog is overwhelmed in a situation or that it is demanding attention.
Dogs also use the signal in play situations.
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5 / 10 In dogs, the forebody position is usually an invitation to play, but it can also have a calming effect.
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6 / 10Dogs scratch themselves as a so-called jumping behavior.
This means that they are temporarily overwhelmed by a situation or feel threatened.
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7 / 10Urinating is often a marking behavior.
The dog wants to leave a message to its environment via the scents contained in the urine.
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8 / 10If the four-legged friend feels harassed by people or wants to defuse a dog encounter, he turns his head away.
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9 / 10If the nose is only just above the ground and the gaze is directed at the other person, this usually signals a combination of appeasement and a skipping action.
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10 / 10Yawning is a natural sign of tiredness.
It also helps the four-legged friends to calm down and relax in a stressful situation for them.
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Dogs' body language is diverse and is the most important way to communicate how they are feeling to us.
Important signal transmitters are eyes, facial expressions, ears, tail and fur.
Unfortunately, dog language is often misinterpreted, which may even lead to aggressiveness on the part of the four-legged friend.
Therefore, you need to be able to interpret and understand your animal's behavior - especially if your dog feels uncomfortable in situations.
Then it's your job to protect him.
In this way, you will gain your animal's trust in the long term and strengthen your bond with each other.
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If this is your first dog, it is often difficult to understand all of these behaviors straight away.
It is therefore advisable to go to a suitable dog school or attend seminars that teach the basics of dog language.
Spend a lot of time with your four-legged friend at home too.
Observe and accompany different moments consciously and attentively.
This makes it easier for you to combine the theoretical knowledge you have acquired with practice.
The more experience you gain, the finer your feeling for the different impulses of your faithful companion will develop.