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Canine body language: the 'play-bow' is one way our dogs try to communicate with others.
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Dog Watch
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October 1, 2006
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We all know that dogs and people speak different languages. The greater the differences in communication signals between species, the greater the chance for miscommunication. Inadvertent miscommunication is a common reason why people are bitten by dogs. When we greet dogs, we tend to face them, make eye contact, lean forward and reach out over their heads to pet them. All of these gestures, in canine language, are offensive threats, not friendly signals. A friendly greeting in dog language includes submissive behaviors, such as a slight turn of the head to avoid eye contact, and of course the sniffing of various body parts, including the nose, ears and rear end.
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