Understanding dog body language can help prevent misunderstandings and build trust. This guide explains common canine signals and what they reveal about comfort, stress, and communication.

Dogs can’t tell us how they feel with words, so they rely on body language to communicate. Every wag, stretch, and tilt of the head says something about what is going on inside their mind. Learning to ...

Pawing is one of the most vital canine communication tools. What does dog pawing mean? Most new, inexperienced pet parents may wonder, “What’s my dog saying with his paws?” You need to understand that ...

Wondering how to know if your dog is happy? You've come to the right place. Our dogs may not speak our language, but they have plenty of avenues of communication to express their emotions – whether it ...

Some people are exceptionally skilled at reading others’ body language – they are what I call “masters of nonverbal communication.” But regardless of how well a human reads other people’s nonverbal ...

Up until the 17th century, people thought dogs were little more than unemotional machines that could not feel pain, either emotional or physical. It took behavioral science a long time to move away ...