Video
A public DogMind Journal video about subtle behaviors that may appear in stressful contexts, with emphasis on context and avoiding one-signal certainty.
Published: June 28, 2026 - Duration: 6:26
Communication in Dogs, Marcello Siniscalchi, Serenella D'Ingeo, Michele Minunno, Angelo Quaranta, Animals (2018-07-31) DOI: 10.3390/ani8080131, accessed 2026-07-15
Open source linkBehavioural, Saliva Cortisol and Heart Rate Responses to Different Types of Stimuli in Dogs, B. Beerda, M. B. H. Schilder, J. A. R. A. M. van Hooff, H. W. de Vries, Applied Animal Behaviour Science (1998-01-01) DOI: 10.1016/S0168-1591(98)00145-7, accessed 2026-07-15
Open source linkArticle
Dog body language is useful, but it is easy to overread. A lip lick, yawn, tail wag, bark, or still moment can matter. None of those signals, by itself, can prove exactly...
Glossary
A tongue movement over the lips or nose that can occur in many contexts, including food, grooming, health, anticipation, or social situations.
Glossary
Scent investigation that is often normal information gathering, with possible context-linked meanings in specific situations.
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A wide mouth opening that can be physiological, sleep-related, or context-associated rather than a universal stress signal.
