How Dogs Communicate

Ever wonder what your dog is thinking or why is he doing that thing he does? How dogs communicate with each other and people will tell you a lot about his attitude, health and overall well being.

Dogs use sounds, actions, gestures and their posture to talk to us and each other.

In the photo below, what does our mixed breed dog Lady tell you? She is happy and curious and wants to know what is going on. Would you know that just by looking at her?

Facial expression is one important factor in "reading" a dog's attitude.

Did you ever ask yourself these questions:

Why do dogs sniff each other?

What does that goofy look on his face mean?

Why does he roll over on his back when I go near him?

How can I tell when he's playing or being aggressive?

This section will help you understand dog talk and learn their language.

Information on these questions and more are covered in:

Dog Socialization

Dog Senses

Dog Body Language

Dogs have their own way of talking to each other and it is up to us, as mere humans, to understand what they are trying to tell us.

So let's investigate Dog Talk 101 and see what makes your pet tick.