A responsible pet owner should take time to decipher communication signals exhibited by a pet dog. Being able to communicate with your pet on a certain level will help you meet his needs adequately. Here are some common ways by which dogs communicate:

Display of dominance –  Ears are erect and tail is stiff while staring at another dog

Submission – A dog lowers his body to the ground, or looks away from another dog

Fear – When your pooch is nervous or fearful around other dogs, step into your role as the alpha leader to allay his anxiety.

Greetings – When greeting members of the pack, a dog will keep on wagging his tail and his body is relaxed. His friendly barks are his way of welcoming the person/s.

Territorial Barking – A dog considers the house and its immediate surroundings as his territory. Thus he will bark aggressively when a person or another animal approaches his established territory.

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