Summary: Dogs have many ways to alleviate conflict and help them get along together and once you recognize and understand the various dog calming signals you'll be able to better know how they are feeling and what's going on in social settings. I discuss what are some the most common calming signals and how they impact not only dogs but our relationship as well. When I first learned to identify the various dog calming signals it really opened the door for me to better understand and work with dogs. Now when I go into a dog park or work with a dog I feel I have a good idea of what they are feeling and I kind of feel like I just learned how to speak the language of dog and have been let into the conversation. Cool stuff. In this episode you'll learn: Why dog's need and use calming signals How it applies to both wild and domestic dogs The 5 most common calming signals you'll see How they affect interactions with other dogs and people Links: Business of Dog Training Bootcamp Canine Body Language by Brenda Aloff
