Dogs spend their whole lives trying to understand what their humans are saying. They watch our expressions, listen to our tone, and tilt their heads. It’s equally important that we try to understand our best friends. Through tail wags, ear positions, yawns, growls, and glances, they’re constantly telling us how they feel. Taking the time to understand dog body language can deepen your bond, help prevent misunderstandings, and make your dog feel seen and safe. They may not speak our language, but

A common thing I hear as a dog behavior expert and trainer is “dogs correct each other, so why can’t I correct my dog.” Dogs using corrections as communication, and to set boundaries in their own defense. And that’s all! People use physical corrections typically not to defend their own space or items (all distance increasing behaviors by the way) but to decrease distance in most cases, or to control the dog! How confusing is that? #dogbehavior #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips | Thinking Canine