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What are the first signs of stress in a dog?

There are a number of signs that may show that your dog is stressed, which include:
  • Excessive panting.
  • Tail between legs.
  • Lip licking.
  • Ears pinned back.
  • Paw raises.
  • Yawning.
  • Pacing.




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Stress signs to look for include whale eye (when dogs reveal the whites of their eyes), tucked ears, tucked tail, raised hackles, lip-licking, yawning, and panting. Your dog might also avoid eye contact or look away.

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