Signs of a Submissive Dog

Your dog is trying to tell you something. Would you like to learn more about submission and other canine body language? A submissive dog bows his head and flattens his ears. When displaying submission, his tail might be tucked between his legs or he might raise a front paw. Of course, a submissive dog will lie on his back, belly up.

When in submission, some dogs bare their teeth with a grin.

With the possible exception of Dr. Doolittle, no one is having a conversation with a dog. You probably talk to your dog, but he cannot reply with words. Still, dogs communicate their wants and needs, happiness, fear, and aggression quite effectively. We just need to learn how to understand our dog’s body language.

Their messages are conveyed primarily through body language. Barks, growls and whimpers have distinct meanings. It’s important to recognize what these signals mean.

View our blog to read more on this AKC series on canine body language.

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