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How Dogs "Speak" With Each Other Flashcards

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What are the general ways dogs communicate?

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With facial expression, body language and sounds

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How do dogs use their eyes for communication?

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They blink to how they are not a threat
A direct eye-to-eye stare is used to threaten, warn or express dominance

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Who is Turid Rugass?

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One of the foremost resesarches of dog body language
They have defined more that 30 signs dogs use to show submission to each other

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What are some fo the ways dogs show submission to each other?

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Licking, turning head away, walking slowly, play bowing, yawning, sitting down, wagging tail, urinating, lying down, submissive grin

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How does a dog use the position of their head to show they are dominant/agressive?

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They look directly at other dog, pointing teeth and muzzle at them
Turning head to one side means they are dominant but will not attac

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How does a dog use the position of their head to show they are less dominant/submissive?

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Approaching with their head down shows they do not want to fight

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What does it mean when a dogs ears are erect and pointed forward

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They are on alert

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What does it mean when a dogs ears are flat against their head with their teeth showing?

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They are ready to defend itself

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What does it mean when a dogs ears are flat agaisnt their head and not showing their teeth?

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They are showing submission

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What does it mean when a dogs ears are back and splayed?

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They are unsure
Most likely submissive/fearful

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What does it mean when a dogs ears are flickering?

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They are unsure

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What does it mean when a dogs ears are flickering but mostly back?

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They are submissive/fearful

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What does a relaxed dogs body language look like?

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Their ears are up
Mouth is open with a slight view of the tounge
The head is up high
Tail is relaxed and/or wagging playfully
Their weight is positioned equally on their feet

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What does an alert dog’s body language look like?

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Ears are foreward as if theya re trying to listen and may be wiggling
Eyes are wide and alert
Mouth is closed
They will not be snarling/baring their teeth so the skin on their face will be smooth
They will be leaning foreward with their tail moving slowly, side to side

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What will a dominant/agressive dog’s body language look like?

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Ears leaning foreward
Snarling lips that may cause their forehead and nose to look wrinkled
Teeth are visible and may begin to growl
Stiff legs and weight mostly on their front legs
Tail in an upward position
Raised hackles
Dog will attack if challeged

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What will the body language of a dog who is dominant yet frightended look like?

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Similar to a dominant and agressive dog
Ears layed back on the head
Body is a little lower
Often the tail will be between legs and mouth will be slightly open

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What does a yawning face mean?

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They are tired
They are feeling stressed when faced with a more agressive dog
If the dog turns their head away and yawns they are trying to diffuse a stressful situation

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What will the mouth of a dog who is relaxed look like?

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Mouth will be slightly open or have tounge draped over lower teeth

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What will the mouth of a dog who is showing interest in something look like?

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Mouth is closed with no tounge or teeth visible

20
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What does snarling look like?

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The lips are pulled/curled back to expose teeth
It is a warning sign to back down

21
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What does a “submissive grin” look like?

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It looks like they are smiling
Lips pulled over gums and teeth
Shows submission and is a calming signal

22
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What does rapid barking without stopping mean?

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It is an alarm bark

23
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What does barking in a rapid string of 3 to 4 barks mean?

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An alert, may sense something, unsure if it is a threat

24
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What does barking continously with low pitch mean?

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The dog is ready to defend itself and feels threatened

25
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What does a string of barks with long intervals inbetween mean?

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The dog is lonely and wants a friend

26
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What do sharp, short barks with a high pitch mean?

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A greeting back, stops with dog identifies dog/human as friendly

27
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What does a single, short, low range pitch bark mean?

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The dog is annoyed
This is a bark mother dogs typically make at puppies

28
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What does a single, short, high range bark mean?

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When startled or surpised

29
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What does a stuttered bark mean?

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It is used to initiate play

30
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What does a bark that rises in pitch mean?

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It indicates a fun time and is used when play fighting

31
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Wht does a soft, low growl that sounds as if it is coming from the chest mean?

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It is used to threaten

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What does a soft, low growl that sounds like it is coming from the mouth mean?

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A warning to stay away

33
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What does a low pitched growl-bark mean?

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Call for assistance from dog’s “back”

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What does a high pitched growl-bark mean?

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The dog is frightened but will defend if neccessary

35
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What does a growl that changes in pitch mean?

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The dog is afraid and will either defend itself or run away

36
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What does a noisy, loud growl with teeth hidden mean?

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Typically used when playing, one must look at whole body to know for sure

37
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What does yipping/howling mean?

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The dog is lonely

38
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What does general howling mean?

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The dog is showing a stranger they are now in their territory

39
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What does a bark/howl sound like and what does it mean?

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It is usually 2/3 barks, followed by a long, mournful howl
The dog is lonely and is calling fo companionship

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What does soft whining/whimpering mean?

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The dog is scared of getting hurt

41
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What does a low moan/whine mean?

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The dog is excited or anicipating something (EX a treat)

42
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What does a single yelp or high pitched bark mean?

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The dog is in pain or is fearful
Several yelps means the pain/fear is severe

43
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What does a sigh mean?

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Dogs usually sigh when lying down
If the eyes are half closed and the dogs body is relaxed, it means they are content and happy
If the eyes are open and the dogs body is rigid, it means they are displeased with something

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What does licking/sniffing mean?

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Lciking can be to show affection but is is also used to taste/smell the other dog/human
May lick to show another dog its dominance
May lick because it settles them down and to clean themseles

45
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A dog yawns when it is feeling tired, but also when it is feeling _________.

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Stressed

46
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T or F?
Owners of a new dog should invite strangers to meet with and interact with the dog.

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False, owners of a new dog should invite friends and family not strangers

47
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What is the most common reason that dogs end up in shelters?

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They have behavioral issues due to the lack of socialization

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