Article
Why Your Dog Looks at You: Read the Situation Around the Stare
Looking at you is an observation, not a complete message. The surrounding activity and your dog’s response can make the moment easier to understand.
Video
When Your Dog Stares at You, They're Actually Saying This
Published: July 2, 2026 - Duration: 5:59
A public DogMind Journal video about interpreting a dog's stare through context, body language, and the situation rather than assuming one fixed meaning.
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A public DogMind Journal video about interpreting a dog's stare through context, body language, and the situation rather than assuming one fixed meaning.
Key observations
- Use the video as general educational context only.
- Interpret dog behavior through the whole dog, setting, and pattern over time.
References
Communication in Dogs, Marcello Siniscalchi, Serenella D'Ingeo, Michele Minunno, Angelo Quaranta, Animals (2018-07-31) DOI: 10.3390/ani8080131, accessed 2026-07-15
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