Want A Great Relationship With Your Service Dog? Learn Their Language!

Living in a human world can be confusing for our canine friends, and communication problems between dogs and their people are often at the heart of behavior issues. Here's why learning how to 'speak dog' will help you and your service dog thrive:

Better Communication: Learning to interpret your service dog’s signals allows you to understand their feelings and needs. Dogs primarily communicate through body language, and it can

be very subtle. Stay curious about what your service dog may be telling you, especially in new or stressful situations.

Increased Trust: Understanding when your service dog is anxious, relaxed, or playful helps you ‘have their back’ so you can remove them from sticky situations or do more of what they love. By responding to subtle cues in your dog’s body language, you create an environment that promotes comfort and trust.

Enhanced Training Success: Effective training relies on clear communication. Understanding how your service dog expresses emotions and responds to various stimuli allow you to tailor training sessions to their needs. This approach makes for more successful training and reinforces a positive learning experience.

A Deeper Connection: Dogs are highly perceptive to human emotions and body language. They’re also incredible communicators, provided we know how to listen. Learning more about how dogs communicate opens up a fascinating new world - you’ll never view the dog park in the same way again!

Understanding and interpreting dog body language is a valuable skill for all dog lovers and will without a doubt improve your observation and training skills!