Responses
This response is when a dog or human decides to stand their ground and act tough.
what is fight?
This "rush" of energy helps you run faster or jump higher during an emergency.
what is adrenaline?
A dog may do this with their tongue to cool down when they are stressed or nervous.
what is panting?
For modern humans, "Flight" often looks like this—avoiding a phone call or a hard task.
what is avoidance or avoiding?
This is the urge to run away as fast as possible to find safety.
what is flight?
This part of the face gets wider in both species to let in more light and see danger better.
what is pupils/eyes?
When a dog is in "Flight" mode, this body part is usually tucked tightly under their belly.
what is tail?
Humans are unique because we can use this to calm ourselves down by talking through a problem.
what is language or logic?
This happens when you or a dog stop moving entirely, hoping the threat doesn't notice you.
what is freeze?
the body sends blood to the muscles for running, this "digestive" part of the body often feels "butterflies."
what is stomach?
This happens to the hair on a dog's neck and back when they feel threatened, making them look bigger
what is raising hackles?
When humans feel "Fight" mode in an office or school, it often comes out as this "sharp" way of speaking.
what is sarcasm or irritability?
This "F" word describes acting extra friendly or "people-pleasing" to avoid a conflict.
what is fawn or fawning?
This long-term stress hormone stays in the system long after the scary event is over.
what is cortisol?
A dog on this specific tool might "Fight" more because they know they can't choose "Flight."
This simple breathing exercise is the fastest way for a human to "switch off" the stress response.
what is deep breaths?
This rare "F" describes a total shutdown where the body goes limp or "plays dead."
what is faint or flop?
When the brain senses danger, it sends a signal to this "system" that controls things we don't think about, like breathing and heart rate.
what is the autonomic nervous system?
This is the term for a dog showing the white parts of their eyes when they are feeling panicked.
Clue: This system, part of the autonomic nervous system, is responsible for the "fight-or-flight" response, flooding the body with hormones like adrenaline to prepare it for action
what is the sympathetic nervous system?