What's Your Dog Trying to Tell You?

Medically Reviewed by Amy Flowers, DVM on February 13, 2023
Question 1/8

If your dog holds their tail straight out from their body, they are likely:

  • Curious
  • Defensive
  • Nervous
Question 2/8

Your dog can tell if another dog wants to play by the direction their tail is wagging.

  • True
  • False
Question 3/8

Dogs are the only animals besides apes and monkeys that can:

  • Communicate through speech
  • Know you’ve had a bad day
  • Understand your facial expressions
Question 4/8

After your dog does something they are not supposed to, they probably feel:

  • Afraid
  • Guilty
  • Pleased
Question 5/8

If your dog barks while the delivery man is walking up, they are showing:

  • Aggression
  • Playfulness
  • Defensiveness
Question 6/8

You can tell if a dog is likely to bite based on their breed.

  • True
  • False
Question 7/8

When a dog you don’t know well shows you their belly, you should rub it.

  • True
  • False
Question 8/8

You shouldn’t try to pet a dog you don’t know if they:

  • Won’t look at you
  • Stares at you
  • Both