by Gianna Bollinger
Dogs communicate a wealth of information through their body language, from the wag of their tails to the position of their ears. This quiz is designed to help you decode these signals and deepen your bond with your canine companion. Let’s see how well you can read your dog’s cues!
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Dog Body Language Quiz Questions Overview
1. What does it generally mean when a dog wags its tail slowly and stiffly?
The dog is happy
The dog is anxious or unsure
The dog is tired
The dog is hungry
2. What does it mean when a dog shows the whites of its eyes, also known as ‘whale eye’?
The dog is relaxed
The dog is scared or stressed
The dog is sleepy
The dog is excited
3. What does a dog typically communicate by raising one paw?
The dog wants to play
The dog is hungry
The dog is uncertain or asking for something
The dog is aggressive
4. What does it mean when a dog’s ears are pinned back against its head?
The dog is happy
The dog is relaxed
The dog is scared or submissive
The dog is curious
5. What does it mean when a dog yawns but is not tired?
The dog is bored
The dog is stressed or anxious
The dog is hungry
The dog is playful
6. What does it mean when a dog rolls over and exposes its belly?
The dog is being submissive
The dog is aggressive
The dog is asking for food
The dog is bored
7. What does it mean when a dog’s tail is tucked between its legs?
The dog is happy
The dog is relaxed
The dog is scared or submissive
The dog is curious
8. What does it mean when a dog licks its lips but hasn’t eaten anything?
The dog is hungry
The dog is stressed or anxious
The dog is tired
The dog is playful
9. What does it mean when a dog barks and then immediately looks away?
The dog is confident
The dog is scared or unsure
The dog is tired
The dog is playful
10. What does it mean when a dog’s hackles (the fur along its back) are raised?
The dog is relaxed
The dog is scared or aroused
The dog is sleepy
The dog is hungry
11. What does it mean when a dog’s body is stiff and its tail is held high and rigid?
The dog is relaxed
The dog is alert or aggressive
The dog is sleepy
The dog is playful
12. What does it mean when a dog’s ears are perked up and facing forward?
The dog is relaxed
The dog is alert and interested
The dog is sleepy
The dog is scared
13. What does it mean when a dog is pacing back and forth?
The dog is relaxed
The dog is anxious or bored
The dog is sleepy
The dog is playful
14. What does it mean when a dog’s tail is wagging in a wide, sweeping motion?
The dog is happy and friendly
The dog is scared
The dog is tired
The dog is aggressive
15. What does it mean when a dog’s mouth is open and it appears to be ‘smiling’?
The dog is relaxed and happy
The dog is scared
The dog is tired
The dog is hungry
16. What does it mean when a dog’s body is low to the ground and its tail is wagging rapidly?
The dog is relaxed
The dog is submissive and excited
The dog is sleepy
The dog is aggressive
17. What does it mean when a dog’s ears are flattened against its head and it is avoiding eye contact?
The dog is relaxed
The dog is scared or submissive
The dog is sleepy
The dog is playful
18. What does it mean when a dog’s tail is held high and wagging slowly?
The dog is relaxed
The dog is alert and confident
The dog is sleepy
The dog is scared
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