Dog's sitting posture

In the dog's body language, the sitting posture is a very clear body language signal. When the dog makes the posture of sitting, it will appear to other dogs of the same kind. very obvious. In canine communication, the signal to the other dog is clear: I have no intention of doing harm. Sitting can be used as a kind gesture to soothe another dog you are interacting with, especially if the dog is slightly uncomfortable. It is a very effective calming signal. A calming signal is when your dog sits and turns his head back, or when another dog approaches. Dogs may use sit as a calming signal when other dogs are approaching and the dog feels uncertain or unsafe, or when the owner yells to get the dog to come over. As humans, we can also use this calming signal to sit down. When your dog feels nervous and can't relax, you can try sitting down. When a stranger arrives at home and the dog feels uncertain, the owner can also sit down by himself to relax and comfort the dog.

The dog’s lying position

The dog’s back is on the ground and its belly is facing up, which is a signal of submission. The dog's action of lying down on his belly is a calming signal. Lying down is a relatively strong calming signal. In a group of dogs, it is mostly used by dogs with higher status. Dogs may use lying down as a calming signal in the following situations: when puppies are playing rough, other dogs will lie down to calm them; when young dogs feel scared and uncertain when they see adult dogs, Adult dogs will lie down to comfort young dogs and dispel their doubts; when dogs feel tired while playing, they will lie down to calm other dogs and stop playing. As humans we can also use the calming signal of lying down. When a dog feels anxious and wants attention from its owner, the owner can lie down to comfort the dog. If your dog seems scared and is afraid to come near you, you can try lying down on your belly and wait for a while for your dog to come to you on its own. At animal shelters, managers sometimes lie down to let unfamiliar and fearful dogs come closer to them.