As dogs are not given the ability to communicate verbally the way we humans do, they convey what they want to say through body languages. You need to know how to interpret your dog’s behavior so that both of you will be able to communicate better and understand each other.
The first body language that you would want to see in your dog is the sign of confidence. A confident dog will stand on erect, the tail straight or curled upward towards his body. Your dog’s head is held high and his ears are held up. He does not lower his head whenever someone or something approaches him and will look calmly at his surroundings.
A happy dog will be slightly different from the confident demeanor your dog is showing. Your dog’s tail will wag frantically and will prance around with an occasional bark now and then. Your dog will even pant and stick out his tongue if he becomes too excited.
A playful dog will assume an unmistakable stance of invitation to play. Your dog will give lower his body with his front paws spread in front of him and his fanny up in the air. His tail will wag teasingly and his ears are up in attention while he looks eagerly at the person or dog in question.
A submissive dog is very much different from a confident dog. Your dog will have his head down and with eyes averted, not making constant eye contact. The ears will go flat against his head and his tail will be low against his body but not necessarily curled between his legs. Your dog may either crouch down on the ground or lie on his back with his belly exposed to convey the message that he will not be doing anything against you and will follow whatever you say.
A dominant dog is something that you have to watch out for. This dog will take no silly behaviour from any person or dog and will react accordingly and even drastically if stimulated. This dog will stand erect, slightly leaning forward with eyes heavily fixated on a target. A low growl may emanate from his throat and he can be very intimidating. Pull him away from a dog that exhibits the same behaviour as a fight will soon ensue. If he is exhibiting this behaviour to a person, pull him back and calm him down. If the person is known to you, assure your dog that your friend is of no threat. Keep him close on a leash to prevent your dog from harming other people or dogs. If your dog constantly behaves this way, you will need some behavioural modification to correct this.
A dog that is showing signs of aggression is something to be feared. He will plant all of his feet firmly on the ground in a slightly wider stance than normal. Ears are tilted back and he will be staring at you with wide and angry eyes. The hairs on his back will be raised and the tail is lowered and not moving. The head is held in two different ways. Some dogs will look at you with their nose pointed downward and their brows raised. Other dogs will have their nose pointed up in the air, constantly keeping an eye on your movements.
Teeth will be bared as the dog snarls and growls at an offending person. If you come across a dog exhibiting this behaviour, slowly back down and walk casually away. Do not maintain eye contact but do not let the dog out of your sight either. Do not show fear and maintain a confident stance as you walk away. If your dog constantly shows this behavior to anybody, seek professional assistance so you can deal with your dog correctly and appropriately.
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