![]() ![]() signalling will be seen on a continuum and never static (Ladder of Aggression, see pic below ) canine signalling is made up of distance increasing signalling (I would like some space and time in an interaction) and distance decreasing signalling (I would like this interaction to continue) interpretations must only be offered tentatively – at best, canine signalling is ambivalent concentrate on observable behaviour primarily – what is the dog doing? lots of mythology, so take care with interpretations - how do we know? docking, a lot of coat on the face, extreme morphologies natural canid morphology lends itself well to complex communication displays selective breeding and modern practices and the effects they have on canine morphology may impact a dog’s ability to read and send signals e.g. dog-dog interactions, dog-human interactions, interactions with inanimate objects We are pushing our dogs into exhibiting escalated discomfort signalling.Ĭanine communication is made up of postures, positions, facial expressions, vocalisations, chemical communication That means that we need to look for the 5 or 6 missing bits where our dog is signalling their discomfort. If we take doggie signalling along a gradient giving a zero to a warm, happy chilled dog right through to a dog that delivers an inhibited bite at 10, growling is about a 6. Information from Anne Rogers : " Growling is a normal part of their communication systems and is welcomed from our doggie pals. Hearing your dog growl can be very scary, especially if directed at children, but we need to know why the dog is growling and how best to proceed. ![]()
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