Tail Talk
Ears and Eyes
Safe or Sorry
Doggy Don'ts
Meet & Greet
100

A wagging tail always means a dog is happy. True or False?

False- wagging tails can also mean excitement or nervousness and even aggression.

100

If a dogs ears are flat against its head, how might it be feeling?

scared, submissive

100

Should you pet a dog while its eating?

No, it might be guarding its food

100

Is it safe to hug a dog around its neck?

No! it can make them uncomfortable or scared

100

What is the first thing you should do before petting a dog?

ask the owner for permission

200

If a dogs tail is tucked between its legs, how is it feeling?

scared or nervous

200

A dog with wide eyes and showing the whites of its eyes is feeling this way

nervous. bonus: white of its eyes showing is called whale eyes.

200

You see a dog tied up outside a store. Should you pet it?

No. Always ask an owner first and never approach a dog by itself on your own.

200

What might a dog do if it doesn't like being petted?

move away, yawn, lip lick, whale eye

200

How should you let a dog sniff you?

ignore the dog, let it come to you. do not make eye contact, try to have your body turned to the side so you are not facing it straight on.

300

A dogs tail is high and stiff in the air. What might this mean?

alertness, confidence or aggression

300

when a dogs ears are forward, its feeling this way

curious, alert, interested in something

300

what should you do if a dog runs up to you, barking?

stand like a tree, do not run, do not stare in its eyes.

300
True or False: a dog that rolls onto its back and shows its belly always wants belly rubs.

False- it is submissive or fear response.

300

What should you do if a dog seems nervous when you approach?

stop, move slowly, let the dog come to you. (get lower but never in its face)

400

What does a slow, low tail wag mean

unsure, uncomfortable, nervous
400

what should you do if a dog stares at you intensely without blinking

look away, give it space, it is feeling threatened.

400

You find a lost dog with no owner around, what is the safest thing to do?

call an adult or animal control for help

400

What should you do if a dog growls at you?

stop and give it space. This is a warning from the dog.

400

Why shouldn't you stare directly into a dogs eyes when meeting him/her?

the dog perceives this as a threat

500

A relaxed tail usually looks like this.

gentle wag, hanging naturally.

500

what does a happy, relaxed dogs eyes look like?

slightly squinty, blinking, pupils relaxed

500

should you ever wake up a sleeping dog?

no, it might get startled and snap

500

Is it OK to run and scream around a dog while playing?

No because it might get too excited, chase/tackle you or lead to aggressive behavior.

500

You want to pet a dog, but it turns its head and yawns. What should you do?

give it space and do not pet it.

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