Glossary
Barking
A broad vocal behavior that can occur in many contexts and should not be translated into one fixed meaning.
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Freeze
A brief or sustained pause in movement that should be interpreted through body tension, context, and recovery.
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Growling
A vocal behavior that can communicate discomfort, warning, play, conflict, or other context-dependent states.
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Lip Lick
A tongue movement over the lips or nose that can occur in many contexts, including food, grooming, health, anticipation, or social situations.
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Panting
Open-mouth breathing that may reflect heat regulation, exertion, arousal, pain, illness, or medication effects depending on context.
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Sniffing
Scent investigation that is often normal information gathering, with possible context-linked meanings in specific situations.
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Tail Position
The way a dog holds the tail, interpreted through anatomy, movement, whole-body posture, and individual baseline.
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Tail Wag
Tail movement that may show engagement or activation but does not independently prove happiness.
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Whale Eye
Visible white of the eye that may reflect head position, eye shape, body tension, or context.
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Yawning
A wide mouth opening that can be physiological, sleep-related, or context-associated rather than a universal stress signal.