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.
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Canine Communication
Warning Signals
Signals that communicate increasing discomfort and may precede defensive behavior.
FreezingGrowlingHard Stare
Canine Communication
Whale Eye
Visible white around the eye caused by turning the head while keeping the eyes oriented toward a concern.
Fixed GazeHead Turned AwayStiff Face
Vocal and Attention Behaviors
Whining
A high-pitched vocal behavior that may occur with anticipation, distress, frustration, attention seeking, pain, or uncertainty.
FollowingHigh-Pitched VocalizingPacing