Dog Behavior & Training Glossary
Dog behavior can be confusing, especially when the same behavior gets described ten different ways online. Search by term, category, or the signs you are seeing.
3 terms found
Leash and Movement
Leash Pulling
Forward, sideways, or backward pressure that keeps the leash tight or moves the handler.
FixatingForging AheadIgnoring Direction Changes
Canine Communication
Lip Licking
A quick tongue movement over the lips or nose that may appear with anticipation, uncertainty, stress, or social pressure.
AvoidanceHead TurnQuick Tongue Flick
Leash and Movement
Lunging
A sudden forward movement toward a person, dog, object, sound, or other trigger.
BarkingFixationRapid Forward Movement