Talk Nerdy To Me’s @StaffWriter: It’s not always easy to tell what a dog is thinking or feeling. They cannot talk, after all. But with some basic knowledge about their body language and behavior, you’ll be able to understand them better in no time at all. That might sound like a tall order, but it really isn’t that hard. Dogs are very good at communicating with their bodies. Let’s answer the question, “How do dogs communicate?” Reading Dog Body Language To understand how dogs communicate with us through their body language, you must look across their entire body from head to tail including eye contact. Wagged tails could mean dogs feel good, like the majority of us believe. But tail waging means something varying from happy to upset and so on. Therefore, a dog must examine its body position in a specific way before assigning its significance. All dogs have their tails relaxed and their faces relaxed. However, tight swishing tails can indicate tension. Watch for Movement in Their Ears A dog’s ears are one of the best indicators of its emotional state. Erect, pointed ears often signal excitement or alertness, while drooping ears can indicate relaxation or even sadness. Paying attention to a dog’s ear position can help you to better understand its mood and needs. For example, a dog with erect ears may be feeling anxious or stressed and may benefit from some extra attention and reassurance. On the other hand, a dog with drooping ears is likely to be feeling calm and content and may not need anything more than a pat on the head. By learning to read a dog’s ears, you can gain valuable insight into its feelings and needs. Notice the Tension in Their Muscles Dogs are highly expressive creatures, and their muscles play a big role in conveying their emotions. By watching the tension in a dog’s muscles, we can get a good sense of how they’re feeling. For example, a dog who is feeling tense and on edge will often have tight muscles around their shoulders and neck. This can be a sign that they’re feeling threatened or anxious. On the other hand, a dog who is relaxed and comfortable will have loose, slack muscles. This is often seen as a sign of trust and confidence. By reading a dog’s muscle tension, we can get a better understanding of their emotional state. This can be helpful in situations where a dog may be feeling stressed or frightened, as it can help us to provide them with the appropriate level of support. Signs of stress When dogs are stressed, they tend to behave with displacement, if they are doing something unusual. This behavior is most frequently observed during the course and duration of a traumatic emotion crisis. Often dogs will begin grooming themselves when they have to decide if they’ll be fighting or fleeing or not. Self-grooming, a strange response to flight or battle, is a movement behavior aimed at calming himself. Raised