Pacing Back And Forth
Dogs and humans share this behavior. Sometimes we’ll walk in circles or march back and forth when feel excited or nervous. The same goes for dogs. When they start circling the room, it could mean they meet. It’s something dogs do with each other as well when they’re chasing one another.
Pacing Back And Forth
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Pointing Their Snout
Have you ever witnessed a dog go suddenly still with one paw up? According to Dr. Ellen Vindell, “Dogs are just dogs, and there are certain behaviors that probably any dog that’s a dog can do…. You’ll see a sporting dog who circles like a herding dog, and you’ll get some herding dogs who point.”
Pointing Their Snout