Dog Body Language : Know What Your Pup Is Really Saying! Calming Signals Trying to stay peaceful Paw Lift Feeling unsure Yawn Overwhelmed or stressed Nose Lick Mild anxiety Look Away Avoiding tension Turn Away Polite disengagement Stress Signals Feeling uneasy Suspicious On alert Scared Needs comfort Sweaty Paws Hidden stress Stress Release Trying to reset Shake Off Releasing tension Ground Sniff Calming behavior Scratch Self-soothing Happy Signals Feeling good! Relaxed Calm & content Lets Play! Ready for fun Belly Rubs! Trust & joy Tip: The more you observe, the stronger your bond becomes!