HEY! Your pup is talking!

Just like each country has its language and culture, so do pups! A common body language we have seen our pups do is licking their lips. This could mean they want the treat or food you have on hand, but it can also mean they feel uncomfortable with the situation they are in. It's frequently done when your pup is around toddlers/babies, unfamiliar pups or people. This is their way of telling you “Hey, this doesn’t feel right to me.” and that is your cue to speak calmly and softly to help your pup relax and give him/her distance from the uncomfortable situation or person. There are so many other body languages you can learn, below are some great references that will teach you how to speak fluent Pupian (I made up that word) in no time!

Helpful References

Video: Common body language you are missing out on.

Short Fun Book: "Doggie Language: A Dog Lover's Guide to Understanding Your Best Friend"

Really Detailed Book: "Canine Body Language: A Photographic Guide Interpreting the Native Language of the Domestic Dog"