Meanings Behind Dog Behaviors That Every Pet Owner Should Be Aware Of
When that bushy tail on Benji starts swatting over coffee-table cups, and his tongue flicks a shower of drool onto everything in sight, you know he's elated. And, when he drops his eyebrows and bares those wet snarling fangs, you get the heck outta dodge — you know Benji's about to bite! But there are so many more behaviors we need to be aware of. Even though most dog owners think they have their knowledge of dog behavior nailed down, canines are far more subtle than you think.
60. Rising Bark
A loud bark doesn't always mean a dog's in distress. If your good ol' boy gives a bark that starts at a low volume but rises at the end, it means they want to play!
59. Floppy Tongue
Don't fret if your dog's tongue is dangling out of their mouth all willy-nilly. Even though it might look super goofy, it simply means they are relaxed as can be.
58. Tail Chasing
When dogs are young, sometimes they'll chase their tails because they legitimately don't know they belong to them. However, older dogs sometimes do it out of sheer boredom or restlessness.
57. Butt Sniffing
This may be one of the grossest habits dogs have, but it shares the exact same sentiment as two humans shaking hands. They get a whiff of the other's scent to see if their energies align.
