Eyes:The dog might turn their head away from a stressor but angle their eyes toward it, causing the whites of their eyes to show (referred to as “whale eyes”). Mouth:The dog might keep their mouth tightly closed with the corners of the mouth pulled back, or they might begin panting...
Whale eyeing (showing the whites of eyes) Unbreakable stare Baring teeth Growling Harsh barking Lunging or charging Muzzle punching (striking you with their muzzle, close-mouthed) Snapping Biting In most instances, a dog gives plenty of warning before biting. So, if you note any of the signs...
His tail is up; he looks directly at us with no whites showing in his eyes and his ears though a little hard to see are pricked forward. This dog is relaxed and confident with her tail curled over her back her ears relaxed and comfortablylying down. Her ball is between her feet in...
If your behavior has resulted in your dog showing fear: backing away from you, dropping lower, flattening their ears, and/or showing the whites of their eyes, step back and put some space between you. You can talk to them in a quiet, soothing voice, and apologize: doggy won’t understa...
This little puppy is looking confidently at the camera. His tail is up; he looks directly at us with no whites showing in his eyes, and his ears, though a little hard to see, are pricked forward. This dog is relaxed and confident, with her tail curled over her back, her ears relaxe...
“It could be smacking its lips or showing the whites of its eyes, or sort of further down the line would be showing its teeth.” He stressed how important it is not to leave children alone with dogs as a child will not be able to read the warning sig...
(You can see the dog in this picture is showing the whites of her eyes, another sign she is not comfortable.) #6 – They bark at you. Does your dog bark at you to get something – food, a walk, play time, you to throw that toy? This is most likely a “taught” language – ...
During a head flip you can often see the whites of their eyes as they are stiffly and rapidly whipping their head. They often will remain with their head and eyes staring at the irritant. Shoulder Rub: This is the canine behavior that is most often confused with loving action. Think how...
Whale eye (whites of eyes showing); intense stare; tense/stiff body leaning forward; tail held high with a slow wag; raised hackles (hair on back of neck/shoulders); straining on leash/lunging; and ignoring redirection What Causes Reactivity?
This refers to the whites of the eyes being visible when the dog looks at you. It's a sign of extreme discomfort and a potential precursor to a bite. Sniffing the Air Excessively Rapid sniffing, especially accompanied by a wrinkled nose and tense body language, can indicate the dog is try...