17/06/2026
🐾 Can You Read What Your Dog Is Saying? 🐾
Dogs are communicating with us all the time—but not always through barking, growling, or obvious behaviours.
Many dogs show subtle signs of stress long before they feel the need to react. Learning to recognise these early signals can help prevent problems, build trust, and strengthen your relationship with your dog.
Some common stress signals include: ✔️ Lip licking
✔️ Yawning
✔️ Turning away
✔️ Whale eye (showing the whites of the eyes)
✔️ Stiff or tense body posture
These behaviours are often misunderstood or overlooked, but they can tell us a lot about how our dogs are feeling in a particular situation.
💙 By recognising and responding to these early signs, we can:
• Help our dogs feel safe and supported
• Prevent situations from escalating
• Build confidence and trust
• Become better advocates for our dogs
Remember, a calm and confident dog isn't just well-trained—they're understood.
Take a moment today to observe your dog's body language. What are they trying to tell you?
