Although vision is not the most sensitive organ of dogs, eyes are the windows to the soul after all. They are a tool for dogs to directly understand the outside world, and they can also express their emotions through this window.

A dog's eyes are somewhat similar to those of a frog. It is generally difficult to get its attention to stationary objects. On the contrary, some moving objects will arouse its interest.

In addition, for common situations, you can focus on whether the dog sometimes deliberately avoids your sight. This is a sign that the dog wants to avoid conflict. It usually occurs when the dog does something wrong and is then caught. When the owner scolds him, he will deliberately turn his head away (I don't listen! I'm not!! I didn't!!!), hoping to escape punishment. Doesn't this sound like "hiding one's ears and stealing the bell"?

Read dogs by looking at their ears

Although ears are not the most sensitive organ of dogs, dogs' hearing is still much more sensitive than humans, and many dogs' ears can perform some actions that are more difficult than humans, such as rotating, drooping, standing upright, etc. Submissiveness, etc., and these actions all reflect the dog's psychological changes.

It can be said that it is easier to read a dog's ears than to read a dog's eyes, because the ears change more and are more intuitive.

In terms of the most common situations, it is estimated that you will encounter the two situations of [backward sticking] (airplane ears) and [suddenly standing up].

Putting the ears back means admitting defeat and begging for mercy. Usually the dog does something wrong, and it is a serious mistake. Some owners can't help but beat (teach) the dog, or make preparations for it. If you hit him, the dog will [beg for mercy] because he is worried about being taught a lesson.

The dog who did bad things and then got airplane ears

The rotation and sudden erecting of ears are both because of hearing some abnormal noises, locating sounds or inquiring about information, and the sudden erecting of ears slightly means "preparing to attack".

Read the dog by looking at its mouth

In addition to eating, drinking, barking, and posing, a dog's mouth also performs most functions in daily life, including playing and even hunting, such as catching Frisbees, picking back prey, pulling and fighting, etc. However, dog owners are also most distressed by tearing up their homes. things. How come a good sofa and charging cable are chewed and damaged? In fact, there are some methods to correct the problem, but I won’t go into details here. Let’s come back and see what the different states of the dog’s mouth mean:

[Baring teeth], [sticking out tongue], [licking master]It should be a situation that is encountered more often in daily life. You can see the status of [baring teeth] in the picture. Baring teeth does not necessarily mean that you want to attack, but baring teeth is the closest warning to the critical point of attack. If you find that your dog is baring teeth at you, it is strongly recommended that you stop what you are doing. Do things to your dog, otherwise it will really bite you. It is very important for everyone to understand the meaning of this state, because if it triggers the dog to bite, there will be a lot of things to deal with next. .

[Tongue sticking out] usually has two meanings. The first is that the dog is very hot and wants to cool down and drink water. The reason for this action is that the dog’s sweat glands are underdeveloped, so the dog can only dissipate heat by sticking out its tongue. The second meaning is simply to show cuteness and hope that the owner can give it a good response.

[Licking the master] This is usually seen when the master reunites after a long absence (such as returning home from get off work). Licking the master cannot simply be understood as "love". "A dog licking me means he loves me" is not entirely true. This action actually has several meanings:

Show respect and obedience

Calm yourself

Asking for food

To appease the master

If you ask if licking means "like", it definitely does. As an owner, it seems a bit heartless to refuse the dog's licking, but if you know that the dog has just licked something very dirty, or your body If there are wounds on the surface, it is recommended not to be soft-hearted, because it may cause related diseases (even rabies), so you still need to pay attention to hygiene every day, both for humans and dogs.

Read the dog by looking at its tail

If the eyes are the "windows to the soul," then a dog's tail can be called a "soul perspective." In addition to helping the dog maintain balance, the tail can also directly and vividly reflect the dog's emotional changes.

"A dog wagging its tail means it is happy." This statement is actually not strict. For most situations, such as when you take out a piece of its favorite snack or prepare to take it out, the dog wagging its tail gently means that it means happiness. Pleasant and happy, but if the dog is fighting or preparing to attack, the dog will also wag its tail, and it will lift it higher and wag it faster, so you need to observe the dog’s tail according to the scene at that time. status to make a judgment.

But one thing that is certain about a dog wagging its tail is "excitement". Just like humans, excitement may mean doing "good things" or "bad things".You have to be prepared and expected. At this time, the dog wants to do something.

In addition, if the dog hunches and droops, or even tucks its tail against its belly, this is a sign of weakness and submissiveness. It is already like this, so don’t be too harsh on it.

Look at the torso and limbs to understand the dog

We all know that cats have flexible and agile limbs, but they are generally aloof and do not reveal their inner emotions easily. While dogs’ limbs are not as flexible and agile as cats’, they are not just used as decorations. Warm and outgoing dogs will always be there whenever they are in a mood. Ideas are also naturally expressed through the limbs and torso. Humans can "dance" when they are happy, and dogs can also "jump up and down" when they are happy.

Because the dog’s belly is a fragile part, when the dog dares to expose its belly to you, it is a sign of trust, and at the same time, it also hopes that the owner can give you a loving touch.

The body is crawling and the back is arched, the shape is somewhat similar, and the meaning is also somewhat similar, they both "want to play". Dogs will jump lightly when they are happy. For example, when a dog wants to go for a walk, if you take out a leash, it will be very excited and jump around (the dog that cannot jump will also stand up to express this) expect).

A dog's paws are not lethal. Touching with the front legs usually conveys a friendly attitude and hopes that you will pay attention to it. If you can, just obey it. Maybe it will make some great discovery.

Summary

To sum up, a dog’s five senses and even all parts of its body can convey its inner thoughts to a great extent. At the same time, it is not difficult to see that the same mood of a dog will be expressed simultaneously through multiple parts of the body and multiple body languages. . Therefore, if you want to understand a dog, you must observe it as a whole, rather than just looking at a certain point alone.

In fact, it is not difficult to understand dogs as long as you pay more attention, observe carefully and patiently, and integrate the knowledge.

Understanding a dog is only the first step. How you respond and handle it later is more important. Only after you understand the message conveyed by the dog can you take care of it or the people around you more intimately. Dote when it’s time to dote on it, and when it’s time to discourage it. Discourage, so as to make the family more harmonious and life more harmonious.