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