Dogs for Defense K-9. Dogue de Boston. K9_Be-a-Tree1. Bodylanguage1. Understanding Dog Body Language - Petsmiles. Dogs have evolved a complex range of non-verbal communication based upon body language and communication by scent.
Their interaction is based upon the simple logic of pack animals and is intended to ascertain rank and establish dominance or submissiveness within the pack. The meaning of some actions is clear to humans, but others are more complicated and are still not fully understood by animal behaviourists. Dogs use their ears, faces, mouths, tails and bodies, either independently or in combination, to convey messages to each other and to humans.
Baden Boerboel, canine facial expressions. If you want to become really good friends with your dog, it is essential that you get to know its facial expressions and body language so that you can understand it.
As the dog is a pack animal, it has a certain status or standing in the pack. This order is maintained by means of signs and signals. Observe your dog carefully and notice its posture at different times.