August 27th, 2009
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If only our dogs could talk. They’d probably tell us to please stop shouting commands, bending over them and making fast movements. Instead they yawn, lick, maybe sniff around on the floor, just a few things that internationally-renowned dog trainer and behavior expert Turid Rugaas calls “calming signals.”
By taking the time to recognize these subtle cues, we can improve communication in our own little pack. In her critically acclaimed book, On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals, Turid Rugaas describes over 30 different universal calming signals. Watch your dog canine conversation starters like yawning, freezing, licking and sniffing the ground, then read about more them at her site here. Woof Report is a free weekday email newsletter with pup-perfect dog care tips, news, products & more! Sign up at www.woofreport.com or become a Facebook Fan. |
My 9 year old yorkie has developed a habit on his own. When we are going to the same place, he circles around so he can walk behind me. Is this an act of submission or, ( as my husband said) Is he herding me lol
Enlightening.
I’m so confused by this! After I read the article I went to say hi to my 3 year old Yorkie. I enthusiastically said, “Hi Bud!” and started petting his back. He yawned in my face. So I laid down next to him and then he licked his nose. Is this my dog’s way of telling me to calm down??
I fund this article very interesting, actually I knew about dogs communicating with humans or rather asking quistions nonstop, since they live in a human world and most human things and rules are alien to them; so they look at their owners willing to know what everything is about, and the obligation of the human is to answer accordingly, but sadly, most dog owners do not have a clue of what to do.
Judy Moore, dog trainer and behaviorist has an incredible book called Dialogue for Dogs, and everyone who reads it can become an instant dog trainer, for it’s easy and perfect; any dog can be trained and his/her bad habits modified without punishment or rewars, just by dialogue.
Please visit http://www.helpyourdog.com for more information, it is worth it
Does anyone know why dogs play at times and then actually go on “attack” mode with each other? We are a wreck in the house due to this behaviour. We’ve already been bitten (not on purpose) when trying to interfere. I have had a terrier mix 24lbs. He is strong. My mother’s bitch had a litter of 4 so I brought one of them home at about 3-4 mos. At first she (Chacha who is 14 lbs.) and my male (Popo), played and had a great time. Then it all changed. I cannot figure it out when and why the change. The girl gets frightened when Popo stares at her. She then goes on attack mode. It seems it is all unprovoked. I feel she fears him. My house has turned into a crazy hellish place. HELP!!