Hair and posture - canine Flashcards
1
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increased shedding
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can be an indicator of stress
2
Q
raising the hackles
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could mean alert, excited, or fearful
3
Q
normal posture
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relaxed
4
Q
give you the belly
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sign of submission
5
Q
submissive
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Surrendering to the dominant animal, may demonstrate that they arent a threat
6
Q
scared/nervous posture
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head hung low, trying to appear smaller, cowering
7
Q
in exam room may be
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stuck to owner
8
Q
if a dog is scared and nervous but curious he may
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approach slowly but retreat
9
Q
signs of anxiety in dogs
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chronic barking panting and pacing shivering hiding destroying furniture excessive grooming looking away lifting a paw
10
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assertive posture
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try to appear larger
head is raised
muscles are tense
11
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aggressive posture
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dog is appearing assertive
at front of cage
weight on front legs
may be growling or showing teeth
