Canine communication

A wagging tail or a yawn does not tell the whole story. Practise reading canine communication in context, noticing discomfort and responding respectfully during contact, play and family life.

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Canine communication

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  1. 1. One dog repeatedly tries to leave play while another pursues it. What should you do?

    One dog repeatedly tries to leave play while another pursues it. What should you do?
  2. 2. Is tiredness the only possible reason for yawning during a worrying encounter?

    Is tiredness the only possible reason for yawning during a worrying encounter?
  3. 3. Does a wagging tail alone prove a dog welcomes contact?

    Does a wagging tail alone prove a dog welcomes contact?
  4. 4. A dog repeatedly licks its lips during an uncomfortable encounter without food. What should you consider?

    A dog repeatedly licks its lips during an uncomfortable encounter without food. What should you consider?
  5. 5. A dog stiffens and growls as you approach. What should you do immediately?

    A dog stiffens and growls as you approach. What should you do immediately?
  6. 6. A dog becomes rigid and still while being touched. Which assumption should you avoid?

    A dog becomes rigid and still while being touched. Which assumption should you avoid?
  7. 7. A dog turns away and licks its lips as a child leans over it. What should the adult do?

    A dog turns away and licks its lips as a child leans over it. What should the adult do?
  8. 8. Does rolling onto the back always invite a belly rub?

    Does rolling onto the back always invite a belly rub?
  9. 9. Why respond when a worried dog tries to retreat?

    Why respond when a worried dog tries to retreat?
  10. 10. Which combination suggests relaxation?

    Which combination suggests relaxation?
  11. 11. Do all dogs give the same warnings in the same order before biting?

    Do all dogs give the same warnings in the same order before biting?
  12. 12. A dog crouches with tail tucked, ears back and head low. What is the safer interpretation?

    A dog crouches with tail tucked, ears back and head low. What is the safer interpretation?
  13. 13. During relaxed play, a dog lowers its front end with its bottom raised. What may this mean?

    During relaxed play, a dog lowers its front end with its bottom raised. What may this mean?
  14. 14. Does raised hair along the back prove aggression?

    Does raised hair along the back prove aggression?
  15. 15. How can you improve everyday communication with your dog?

    How can you improve everyday communication with your dog?
  16. 16. Why know your dog's normal relaxed ear and tail positions?

    Why know your dog's normal relaxed ear and tail positions?
  17. 17. How should you interpret a dog's signals?

    How should you interpret a dog's signals?
  18. 18. Your dog's usual behaviour changes and concerns you. Which professional should you contact first?

    Your dog's usual behaviour changes and concerns you. Which professional should you contact first?
  19. 19. A dog is silent but tense, hiding and avoiding contact. Does silence prove comfort?

    A dog is silent but tense, hiding and avoiding contact. Does silence prove comfort?
  20. 20. A dog turns away and avoids your hand. What is a considerate response?

    A dog turns away and avoids your hand. What is a considerate response?
Questions covered in this exam
  1. How should you interpret a dog's signals?
  2. Does a wagging tail alone prove a dog welcomes contact?
  3. Which combination suggests relaxation?
  4. During relaxed play, a dog lowers its front end with its bottom raised. What may this mean?
  5. A dog repeatedly licks its lips during an uncomfortable encounter without food. What should you consider?
  6. Is tiredness the only possible reason for yawning during a worrying encounter?
  7. A dog turns away and avoids your hand. What is a considerate response?
  8. A dog becomes rigid and still while being touched. Which assumption should you avoid?
  9. A dog stiffens and growls as you approach. What should you do immediately?
  10. Why respond when a worried dog tries to retreat?
  11. Do all dogs give the same warnings in the same order before biting?
  12. A dog crouches with tail tucked, ears back and head low. What is the safer interpretation?
  13. Does rolling onto the back always invite a belly rub?
  14. Does raised hair along the back prove aggression?
  15. Why know your dog's normal relaxed ear and tail positions?
  16. One dog repeatedly tries to leave play while another pursues it. What should you do?
  17. A dog turns away and licks its lips as a child leans over it. What should the adult do?
  18. A dog is silent but tense, hiding and avoiding contact. Does silence prove comfort?
  19. Your dog's usual behaviour changes and concerns you. Which professional should you contact first?
  20. How can you improve everyday communication with your dog?

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