Body Language
Body language is language that involves body postures, facial expressions and eye movements. It is elaborate and sophisticated.
Body language is innate to all species and is part of everyday communication.
Companion animals are generally good at reading body language – both that of their own species and that of ours.
This is the reason your dog looks guilty when you discover he/she has chewed something or had a toilet accident. They really aren't feeling guilty, more they have seen and read your body language (even when you haven’t said anything) and are offering appeasing gestures.
Fortunately with some practice, we too can learn to read our companion pet’s body language.
By learning to read body language, you are more able to understand their current emotional state, feelings and also able to predict what he/she may be likely to do.
Click here to learn more about Canine Body Language.
Click here to learn more about Feline Body Language.
Body language is innate to all species and is part of everyday communication.
Companion animals are generally good at reading body language – both that of their own species and that of ours.
This is the reason your dog looks guilty when you discover he/she has chewed something or had a toilet accident. They really aren't feeling guilty, more they have seen and read your body language (even when you haven’t said anything) and are offering appeasing gestures.
Fortunately with some practice, we too can learn to read our companion pet’s body language.
By learning to read body language, you are more able to understand their current emotional state, feelings and also able to predict what he/she may be likely to do.
Click here to learn more about Canine Body Language.
Click here to learn more about Feline Body Language.