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behavior & body language

Tail wagging? Ear pinning? It all means something. We’ll show you how to understand your pet (and communicate with them) with guides to decode the weirdest body language and behavior.

Corgi dog scratching at the bed sheets at home.
Man reading a book at home with small dog laying on his stomach.

It’s like U2 said: Two hearts beat as one...

Woman playing guitar in bed next to her chocolate lab dog.

They truly act like the weight of the world is on their shoulders.

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Puppy licking another dog's ears outside.

That’s cute... sort of?

Small white puppy smelling the ground outside on a walk.

Their noses really are their superpower—here’s why.

A woman sitting on a floor playing with her dogs.

If they’re following you around like your shadow, there’s a reason for that.

Two dogs staring at each other on a walk outside.

Stop them before a stare turns into a fight. 

Cat and dog lounging on the couch.

It’s the question on TikTok’s mind.

Dog chasing it's tail outside.

And when to talk to the vet.

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Small puppy waiting for his owners to come home.

Because you have to go places sometimes.

Girl sits on the couch and looks at the sleeping dog.

And is it normal?

Dog Sitting on Dog Bed.

And why the scratching sessions seem never-ending.

Two female friends in their twenties playing with their dogs outside in autumn.

This holiday is chock full of triggers that could scare any pooch.

Two dogs having a conversation outside.

It’s about more than barking.

Dog petting dog while he stares at her from the couch.

She is watching your every move.

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