Updated on: November 20, 2024
Information
- “Read your dog’s body language” (Instagram) – a 2-slide post about why reading body language is important to preventing behaviors that could create conflict or misinterpretation, and tips to begin learning how to read dog body language
- “Context” (Instagram) – a 6-slide post about context, why it’s important to review and understand context when reading dog body language. Filipino translation included.
- “Doggie Language” by Lili Chin is an infographic about different canine body language signals, starring Boogie the Boston Terrier
- “Dog Body Language by Eileen and Dogs” is Eileen Anderson’s curated list of videos, photos, and blog posts of her analyses and discussions on dog body language
- Introduction to Dog Body Language by Silent Conversations provides an introduction to reading dog body language. It includes photos of dogs to help readers understand the nuances of their facial expressions and how they’re communicating possible emotional responses.
Body Language Breakdowns
These videos and Instagram photos include a breakdown of body language signals. The caption includes short paragraphs providing context, tips, and suggestions to address the situation.
Videos
Instagram Photos
- Brooklyn the long-haired Corgi
- Sappho the Spaniel mix
- Scarlet Overkill the Doberman Pinscher
- Windy the Corgi
Other Videos
- “3 tips from Lili Chin’s Doggie Language book” is a quick video about three tips to reading dog body language quoted from Lili Chin’s book, Doggie Language.
- “3-second Consent Test” is a video about using the “3-second Stop” rule when handling a dog, and how it can help you identify if the dog is soliciting more of the interaction or not
- “Consent Checking” is another video about the gauging consent based on your dog’s body language in response to touch and petting.
- “Dog Greetings Part 1: 5 Don’ts When Greeting a Dog” includes a slow-mo of each interaction so you can closely look at the dog’s body language
- “Dog Greetings Part 2: 7 Tips to Safely Greet a Dog” walks you through ways to either safely greet a dog or respond to a dog approaching you
Books
- Doggie Language Book by Lili Chin (Amazon)
- Canine Body Language: a Photographic Guide by Brenda Aloff (Dogwise)
- Dogs in Translation: A Unique Journey of Observation and Interpretation by Katja Krauss and Gabi Maue (Dogwise)
Found a book, article, or video on reading dog body language that should be in here? Share it with me at stef@diwadogs.com or on Instagram @diwadogstraining!
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