Tag Archives: Body language

Silence is Golden

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Theo Stewart

There is a lot nowadays in books and the media about humans reading the language of dogs, a pioneer of this being Turid Rugaas in her book On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals.  There is less said about how … Continue reading →

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‘Me Too’ for Dogs?

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Theo Stewart

I was lying on the sofa, just thinking, observing my own dogs doing their own thing. They have their casual hello code. They may politely acknowledge a dog they happen to approach or to pass by. Humans however regularly break … Continue reading →

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Fear of Men – Why are some dogs more wary of men?

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Theo Stewart

Dogs can be more intimidated by men. Some people, for instance, assume that their rescue dog has been hit by a man, but this is probably not so. There are much more likely reasons. People in the training and behaviour … Continue reading →

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Why Does a Dog Turn his Back on You – What Can it Mean?

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Theo Stewart

Can it sometimes be ‘out of sight – out of mind’? Maybe the dog wants to escape all interaction with something he is uneasy about whilst not wanting any kind of conflict. Yesterday I visited the house of a client with two dogs. … Continue reading →

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Flexileads – Attacked by the leash

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Theo Stewart

We hear of all sorts of reasons why flexi-leashes, retractable leads or whatever you like to call them, cause problems. But consider also what other dogs may think! How might your dog’s posture may appear to another dog. On 4pawsu.com … Continue reading →

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Could cuddling a dog be harrassment?

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Theo Stewart

Imagine if a person, particularly someone you don’t know, suddenly grabs you around the waist and, despite your resistance, squeezes – maybe even starts humping you, what would you do? Struggle to escape? Shout at them? Call for help? Slap … Continue reading →

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Tummy Tickle – Is the dog really asking for a belly rub?

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Theo Stewart

Many dogs really enjoy having their tummies scratched. However, if your dog routinely offers his/her belly when approached, it could also have a very different meaning altogether and you may end up being bitten. How well do you read ‘dog’? … Continue reading →

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