Dog Body Language

Every year, an estimated 400,000 children, most ages 5—9, seek medical attention for dog bites. Most dog bites to children occur while a parent is standing within three feet of the child, supervising the interaction. When dogs and children interact, parents need to recognize when the dog is saying "I'm doing fine and enjoying this interaction" or "I'm worried about this interaction and if it doesn't stop, I may have to take action!"

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Dog trainers regularly use language that you may find confusing at first. Don't worry. This article gets you started by providing you with dog training and animal behavior terms and definitions. Once you understand these terms, you'll speak the same language as your dog trainer.