Up until the 17th century, people thought dogs were little more than unemotional machines that could not feel pain, either ...

Why It's Important to Understand Dog Body Language "Knowing what your dog's behavior means is important because that’s how dogs communicate their feelings," Davis says.

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Understanding a dog's body language can strengthen the human-animal bond and help identify potential health or behavioral issues. Dogs make a range of noises – from barking to growling and ...

A local dog trainer presented information about effectively reading dogs’ body language on April 20 at the Lorain Public Library System Avon Branch.

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A dog's body language, like a wagging tail, is an important sign in determining how they may be feeling.

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"If you don't know that [these are] stress signs, you may not know that your dog is trying to communicate with you," an expert said.

Scared body language usually makes the dog look like they want to duck out of the situation, according to Davis. "Ears are pinned back and eyes are looking for an escape.