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A public DogMind Journal video about yawning, lip licking, freezing, and why one visible behavior is not enough for interpretation.
Published: June 11, 2026 - Duration: 4:56
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Open source linkArticle
Useful dog behavior notes do not start with a label. They start with a sequence: what happened before, what the dog did during the moment, and what happened after. This...
Glossary
A brief or sustained pause in movement that should be interpreted through body tension, context, and recovery.
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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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A wide mouth opening that can be physiological, sleep-related, or context-associated rather than a universal stress signal.
