We’re all familiar with the classic doggie play bow, the unmistakable invitation to play that dogs use with other dogs and humans alike.. But what about some of the other behaviors we see when dogs are playing with one another, like bared teeth, growling and nipping? Even for the most trained and experienced adopters it can be challenging to tell the difference at times. Often times it’s just the dog hasn’t been properly trained by their mother or others on proper dog etiquette and just need “the pack” to teach them. The key to knowing the difference is in body language. If each adopter became experts at reading their dogs body language it would avoid many behavioral issues or at least equip adopters with knowing how to manage the dogs environment effectively and targeting appropriate corrective action. To learn more please read this informative article published by Rover.com.
