Dog Body Language

Behavior

When a dog leans into a person with its head or body, nudging or curling around them, that behavior is commonly called cobbing. Dogs may cobb when they feel safe, want comfort,...

Animal Behavior & Training

Dogs may look sad for many reasons, including boredom, stress, physical discomfort, or changes in routine. Body language, energy levels, and daily patterns help distinguish a pa...

dog-behavior

Dogs move their ears to capture sound, express emotion, and signal attention or uncertainty to other dogs and to humans. Because ears are highly mobile for many breeds, subtle s...

Pets

One ear up dog describes a dog with one ear standing erect or only partially raised, which in imagery and slang can signal alertness, cautious attention, or a mixed state of rea...