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nickmcmechan
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17-05-2012, 06:25 AM

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17-05-2012, 06:27 AM
it wont let me see it sorry yes it did my comp must be v slow x
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17-05-2012, 07:38 AM
Its just OK---dominant could well be 'I am ready for a game if you run I will (there are more ways of inviting play than a play bow!) Aggressive could be misinterpreted.

Its basic but I suppose that is all most people will want.

I did actual photo pics for volunteers at the rescue kennels. They were so bad at knowing when a dog was frightened and might bite.

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17-05-2012, 09:01 AM
To me dominant looks like the dog is ready for a game of chase
A higher head carriage and more upright/stiff body posture would say dominant more to me.
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17-05-2012, 09:17 AM
I think lots of body language doubles up on meanings - e.g. wagging tail isn't always a happy dog. But good for the basics I think, as others have said.
I quite like the series done by the artist who did the drawings in Grisha Stwart's BAT book, they're up on her flickr account (her website doesn't seem to be working)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lilita/5652847156/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lilita/...7624598500743/
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17-05-2012, 09:29 AM
As a rough guide possibly. I imagine everyone would disagree with one or two.
The submissive one I`d label relaxed - usually with my dogs this is a sign they want a belly rub.
Aggressive - no. Shouty, yes. An aggressive dog usually (IME) lowers the head to protect the throat.
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17-05-2012, 09:29 AM
Would agree about dominant, looks very much like Spen when he's about to dart away and hopefully start a game of chase.
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17-05-2012, 09:53 AM
I like these, some are quiet funny
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