Reading Animals Flashcards
Relaxed dog
Tail down; ears up; head high;loose stance
Alert dog
Tail horizontal; ears perked up; eyes focused; mouth closed; stiff stance
Dominance threat
Tail up w/poof; hackles up; barking; maybe snarl; direct eye contact; stand offish
Fear threat
Body lowered; hackles; ears back; tail tucked; overall tense
Fear/stress
Similar to fear threat; more panting; sweat from pads
Complete submission
Lower body; tail wagging; licks face or air; roll over; possible pee
Vocal communication
Whine
Growl
Bark
Howl
Friendly cat
Social; outgoing; rub up; relaxed
Fear cat
Loafed up; eyes wide, ear spread, tries to hide
Fear threat cat
Ears tucked; hissing; “dough rising”
Defensive threat cat
Halloween kitty; high alert
Vocal communication cat
Higher tones
Lower tones
Hissing
Yowling
Purring
Reading a horse
Ears, tail, legs, head
Tomy
Cutting into or incision
Ectomy
Surgical removal or excision