There is danger here. There are many signals that can be confusing if taken out of context. For example, this could be a dog panting frequently, even though it isn’t feeling hot or thirsty (it refuses to drink), or it suddenly starts to lick its chops, even if it has recently been fed. This behavior can indicate fear and anxiety. An animal that experiences these emotions and feelings may also show the following symptoms:

The eyebrows are drawn together, they’re displaying a frown, and the ears are set aside.
The dog is moving slowly, sometimes even “freezing” on the go.
The pet yawns and behaves as if it wants to sleep, even if it’s not supposed to be tired.
It looks to the sides anxiously.
It suddenly refuses to eat, even though it was hungry before.
It leaves you and hides.
It walks chaotically.
Its gait becomes somewhat of a creep.

Usually, not one but several signals appear in a stressful situation. At the same time, each dog can have its individual behavioral habits, which is why the aforementioned signs should be considered as a kind of reference that can become a starting point in monitoring and learning the body language of your pet.

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