Lesson One Canine Body Language Flashcards

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Q

Wolves and dogs use three different languages

A

Sound - howl, whimpers and barks
Special scent - scats, pheromones and urine
Body Movement - positions and facial expression

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Different breeds of dogs may find it harder to use some signals to communicate?

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Dogs with shortened noses such as Boxers and pug do not have same outline face so harder to see head dip or turn
Dogs covered in long hair can be harder to read eye cummmunication

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3
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Artifical selection has

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Caused a number of problems for various breeds of dog in cummunication

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Dogs use signals to cummunicate

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consciously and unconsciously to communicate intent and ensure their personal safety

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