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| See the white moon shape in the bottom area of this boy's eye? Note ridge under dog's eye. The dog is also looking away from the person approaching him. By this the dog is showing concern of someone or something entering his space and is also a "calming signal" to the trespasser. Another calming signal being given by this dog is sitting. Ears are down and drawn back. The dog is as far back in the pen as he can go. He is "Moving Into Pressure" which is a term used to described a dog pushing against an object or person. The closed tense mouth is also a warning. An anxious dog that has nowhere to flee may be forced to bite in order to "defend himself" from what he perceives as a danger. |
| Signs Of Anxiety In A Dog |
| This dog is showing that he is uncomfortable with his surroundings. |