Does your dog like to curl up in a ball when they sleep or do they spread out long on their back? Or have you ever wondered if dogs are purposefully giving you those ‘puppy dog’ eyes in hopes of getting a treat? Turns out, there’s a reason behind all of the body language behaviors of your pup!
Here are 11 meanings behind your dog’s behavior that can help you better understand them.
Knowing these can help you and your dog communicate better.
1) Puppy dog eyes
One of the most adorable things your dog does is give you those big puppy dog eyes. Though most people melt and reward this cuteness with a treat, this is your dog’s way of saying he loves and trusts you. (I’m sure he will appreciate the tasty morsel too!)
2) Crazy Legs/Dead Bug
If your dog is sleeping with all his limbs sticking up in the air (resembling a dead bug) he is submissive and vulnerable. Not all dogs sleep like this, but if yours does he is a laid back independent pup that feels secure in his surroundings.
3) Superman
When a dog is sprawled out and laying on his belly, he is probably an energetic animal that has finally crashed. Most often puppies sleep like this, it allows them to pop back up and resume playtime when they awake!
4) The Fox
When a dog’s paws are underneath her and her tail is wrapped around to her face, she is probably cold. This position allows her to keep as much heat in as possible. If you were to visit a wolf den (not recommended!) you would see them sleeping like this. If the dog is not cold, she could be apprehensive.
5) Staring
You will notice even low-maintenance dogs have a need for your attention. Here again, intense staring is not her way of being creepy. She just wants your affection.
6) Open mouth with a relaxed tail but high ears
If you catch your dog like this, it means she is neutral, relaxed, and secure in her surroundings. If you are wondering when the best time to approach a strange dog is, it is when they are doing these things.
7) Loose floppy tongue
If her tongue is hanging out, she is feeling chill. This is a sign nothing is wrong in her world and everything is O.K.
8) Rising bark
It’s playtime! If your dog starts with a low bark and it gets higher toward the end, he cannot contain his excitement and he wants to play a game with you!
9) Low growl
If a dog is doing a low growl, she’s anxious and fearful. Any scared animal is unpredictable. Do not surprise her when her nerves are getting the best of her.
10) Side Sleepers
Dogs don’t usually sleep on their sides for long, but it is a typical napping position for them. Dogs who do this often have strong familial bonds and a lot of trust in their “pack.” She is probably a carefree happy dog.
11) Passed Out
When a dog is passed out completely, laying on her back with her limbs drooping across her body, there is a good chance she is overheating. This is the best way for her to lay to cool off. If both paws are draped across her chest, she is saying “leave me alone.” Dogs need their beauty sleep too!
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