Have you ever wondered, “What is my dog trying to tell me?” or “Why does my dog do that?” Here’s your opportunity to discover your dog’s true meaning and learn how to “speak dog.”
This course gives you a direct window into your dog’s state of mind and corrects common myths about dog behavior. We’ll show you how to zero in on canine body language signals, hone your observation skills, and interpret what you see. Then we’ll consider when and how to take action using the Positively Pyramid of dog body language. Learn how its “zones” of behavior can improve safety, prevent conflict, strengthen the bond that you have with your dog, and make life together more enjoyable.
This course will help you:
- Understand why “speaking dog” is just as important as teaching your dog skills
- Distinguish fact from fiction about dog body language and identify common myths you'll find all over the internet
- Discover how lip position or eye gaze can convey so much information, and the surprising intention behind most of dogs' messages that is easy to overlook
- Use baseline body positions as reference and consider breed differences when identifying signs of tension in a dog's face, body, and posture
- Explain the difference between a loose tail wag and a stiff tail wag, and what bounciness and wiggling have to do with a dog's state of mind
- Use the Positively Pyramid to recognize when your dog is in the "calm zone” or when trouble is brewing and you need to step in and intervene
Who should take this course?
Dog lovers and animal care professionals looking to gain insight into dog behavior so they can bring out the best in their dog. This course is for anyone who is curious about the “why” behind a dog’s actions and wants to find effective ways to motivate and communicate with their dogs.
