The secret ways dogs communicate with their owners

<p>Animal Channel has compiled a series of dog behaviors and explained what they mean. Do you know what your dog is trying to communicate when they lay on your feet or bring you your slippers in the morning? </p><p>Be surprised by all of the things dogs do to communicate how they're feeling in the following gallery!</p>

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Giving you gifts - Bringing you a sneaker or a dead animal is just your dog trying to make you happy.

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Sits on your feet - She may be marking her territory or feeling insecure.

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Digging - Digging is a sign of boredom.

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Staying by your side at all times - Dogs are pack animals and desire staying nearby their pack members.

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Licking - Licking is a sign of submission, a way to release stress, and an expression of love.

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Howling - A dog normally howls in response to a loud and high-pitched sound such as an ambulance. It is unclear as to whether the sound just makes them uncomfortable or if they howl for other reasons.

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Eating grass - This behavior is completely normal and usually indicates that your dog is lacking a specific nutrient in their diet or is trying to ease digestive distress.

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Tail chasing - Puppies usually chase their tails because they don't realize it belongs to their own bodies. Older dogs may simply be bored.

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Passed out on back - A dog lying on their back with their front legs drooped across their body is most likely hot and indicating that they don't want to be bothered or touched.

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Butt sniffing - This is the dog equivalent of a handshake when they meet someone new.

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Dead bug position -

A dog laying on his back is submissive and vulnerable, showing trust in his surroundings.

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Lots of energy after a bath - Your dog is likely just trying to dry off or is feeling relief at being released from the bathtub.

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Head tilting - Your dog is trying to hear better and focus on the sound.

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Fast wagging tail - A low and fast-wagging tail indicates that your dog needs comfort and is feeling anxious or uncomfortable.

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The fox position - When your dog is curled up in a tight ball, she might be cold.

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Tongue out studying you - Your dog is relaxed and happy.

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Open mouth with relaxed tail and high ears - This indicates a neutral, relaxed, and secure dog.

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Baring teeth, ears back, and snarling -

This dog feels threatened and is giving a warning.

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Low growl - A fearful and anxious dog will growl softly. Give them their space as a scared dog is unpredictable.

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Puppy dog eyes - This adorable expression indicates that your dog loves and trusts you (he may also be begging for food!).

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Couch destruction - This is a major sign of separation anxiety and boredom.

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Hanging head out of a car window -

A dog that sticks their head out of the window while in the car is taking in the sights and scents of their surroundings.

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Taking over your bed - Your pup just wants to feel like a part of the pack!

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Rising bark - A bark that starts out soft and gets louder and higher indicates an excited pup that wants you to play with them.

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Low front, mouth wide open, and wagging tail - This play pose indicates that your dog is enjoying himself and having fun.

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Forward ears - This indicates focus and curiosity.

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Showing empathy - Dogs can read our body language and pick up on our emotional cues. They may lick you or rest their head on your lap to try to comfort you when you're upset.

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Humping - This is a way that your dog asserts dominance.

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Superman position - A dog in this position normally has a lot of energy and has completely crashed.

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Hunched over - This posture could indicate that your dog has been previously abused or attacked and is trying to make herself small and unnoticeable.

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Awaiting your approval - If your dog waits and looks back at you before doing something, it means he trusts and respects you and understands you're in charge.

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Intense eye contact - Your dog is focused on you and ready for you to communicate what you want from her.

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Loose floppy tongue -

This is the sign of a very chilled and relaxed dog.

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Rocking horse - When your dog runs in a rocking motion, they are likely enjoying the activity and wanting it to continue.

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Belly curl - A dog laying on their belly with their legs tucked up underneath them is most likely a shy dog.

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After-dinner snuggles - Your dog is expressing how comfortable they feel with you.

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Straight pointed tail and forward ears - This is the sign of a curious dog ready to explore his surroundings.

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Sleeping in your bed - Aside from being comfortable, your bed smells like you and is comforting to your dog when you're not there.

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Side sleeping -

This indicates a happy and carefree dog with a lot of trust in their pack/family.

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Back to back -

Dogs sleep back-to-back with another member of their pack when there is complete trust.

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Leaning on you - Your dog wants your attention when he does this.

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Eating feces - Dogs typically do this to keep their "territory" clean or when they are lacking in certain nutrients.

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Raising a single paw - A dog might raise a paw to indicate hunger or a desire to play.

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Yawning -

Dogs yawn when they are bored, tired, or when they "catch" it from someone/something else.

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Butt scooting - This may look silly but your dog could have a gland problem or worms. He may also just be trying to clean himself.

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Crazy greetings - Your pup is just excited to see you.

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Paws raised - When sitting or laying down with her paws in the air, your dog is trying to concentrate.

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Squinting or blinking of the eyes -

Your four-legged friend just wants your attention!

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The secret ways dogs communicate with their owners -

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Giving you gifts - Bringing you a sneaker or a dead animal is just your dog trying to make you happy.

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Sits on your feet - She may be marking her territory or feeling insecure.

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Digging - Digging is a sign of boredom.

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Staying by your side at all times - Dogs are pack animals and desire staying nearby their pack members.

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Licking - Licking is a sign of submission, a way to release stress, and an expression of love.

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Eating grass - This behavior is completely normal and usually indicates that your dog is lacking a specific nutrient in their diet or is trying to ease digestive distress.

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Tail chasing - Puppies usually chase their tails because they don't realize it belongs to their own bodies. Older dogs may simply be bored.

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Passed out on back - A dog lying on their back with their front legs drooped across their body is most likely hot and indicating that they don't want to be bothered or touched.

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Butt sniffing - This is the dog equivalent of a handshake when they meet someone new.

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Dead bug position -

A dog laying on his back is submissive and vulnerable, showing trust in his surroundings.

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Lots of energy after a bath - Your dog is likely just trying to dry off or is feeling relief at being released from the bathtub.

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Head tilting - Your dog is trying to hear better and focus on the sound.

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Fast wagging tail - A low and fast-wagging tail indicates that your dog needs comfort and is feeling anxious or uncomfortable.

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The fox position - When your dog is curled up in a tight ball, she might be cold.

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Tongue out studying you - Your dog is relaxed and happy.

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Open mouth with relaxed tail and high ears - This indicates a neutral, relaxed, and secure dog.

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Baring teeth, ears back, and snarling -

This dog feels threatened and is giving a warning.

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Low growl - A fearful and anxious dog will growl softly. Give them their space as a scared dog is unpredictable.

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Puppy dog eyes - This adorable expression indicates that your dog loves and trusts you (he may also be begging for food!).

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Couch destruction - This is a major sign of separation anxiety and boredom.

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Hanging head out of a car window -

A dog that sticks their head out of the window while in the car is taking in the sights and scents of their surroundings.

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Taking over your bed - Your pup just wants to feel like a part of the pack!

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Rising bark - A bark that starts out soft and gets louder and higher indicates an excited pup that wants you to play with them.

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Low front, mouth wide open, and wagging tail - This play pose indicates that your dog is enjoying himself and having fun.

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Forward ears - This indicates focus and curiosity.

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Showing empathy - Dogs can read our body language and pick up on our emotional cues. They may lick you or rest their head on your lap to try to comfort you when you're upset.

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Humping - This is a way that your dog asserts dominance.

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Superman position - A dog in this position normally has a lot of energy and has completely crashed.

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Hunched over - This posture could indicate that your dog has been previously abused or attacked and is trying to make herself small and unnoticeable.

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Awaiting your approval - If your dog waits and looks back at you before doing something, it means he trusts and respects you and understands you're in charge.

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Intense eye contact - Your dog is focused on you and ready for you to communicate what you want from her.

32 / 49 Fotos

Loose floppy tongue -

This is the sign of a very chilled and relaxed dog.

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Rocking horse - When your dog runs in a rocking motion, they are likely enjoying the activity and wanting it to continue.

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Belly curl - A dog laying on their belly with their legs tucked up underneath them is most likely a shy dog.

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After-dinner snuggles - Your dog is expressing how comfortable they feel with you.

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Straight pointed tail and forward ears - This is the sign of a curious dog ready to explore his surroundings.

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Sleeping in your bed - Aside from being comfortable, your bed smells like you and is comforting to your dog when you're not there.

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Side sleeping -

This indicates a happy and carefree dog with a lot of trust in their pack/family.

Shutterstock

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Back to back -

Dogs sleep back-to-back with another member of their pack when there is complete trust.

Shutterstock

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Leaning on you - Your dog wants your attention when he does this.

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Eating feces - Dogs typically do this to keep their "territory" clean or when they are lacking in certain nutrients.

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Raising a single paw - A dog might raise a paw to indicate hunger or a desire to play.

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Yawning -

Dogs yawn when they are bored, tired, or when they "catch" it from someone/something else.

Shutterstock

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Butt scooting - This may look silly but your dog could have a gland problem or worms. He may also just be trying to clean himself.

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Crazy greetings - Your pup is just excited to see you.

46 / 49 Fotos

Paws raised - When sitting or laying down with her paws in the air, your dog is trying to concentrate.

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Squinting or blinking of the eyes -

Your four-legged friend just wants your attention!

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The secret ways dogs communicate with their owners

Did you know that your dog was trying to tell you all of these things?

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Animal Channel

has compiled a

series

of dog behaviors and explained what they mean. Do you know what your dog is trying to communicate when they lay on your feet or bring you your slippers in the morning?

Be surprised by all of the things dogs do to communicate how they're feeling in the following gallery!