Your dog yawns all the time, even when you don't appear to be sleepy? There is a canine language behind these yawns that reveals a lot about what is going on in these dogs' heads. animals.
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The truth is that there isn't much scientific evidence, but there are several theories about dogs' frequent yawning.
In 1997, Norwegian dog trainer Turid Rugaas released a book called “On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals”. In this book, she uncovered a series of signals that dogs use to avoid fights and disagreements. One of these signs is the famous yawn.
While we humans tend to gesture and bite nails when we are uncomfortable, dogs prefer to yawn. When one dog yawns at another, it’s as if he’s saying, “Hey buddy, no fuss here.”
If he's yawning at a human being, he's probably saying that he doesn't really like what the person is doing. Therefore, if you come across a dog yawning, respect his space and let him move closer or further away, depending on his wishes.
In addition to avoiding conflicts, yawning is an indication of emotions and needs of our four-legged friends. That is, they tend to yawn when they are anxious or excited. Who has never seen your dog yawn when you take the collar for a walk? It's a mix of anxiety and excitement.
But here comes a warning from Turid Rugaas: don't run out into the street immediately, as this could make the pet even more anxious. Furthermore, stress is also a great motivator for canine yawning. Stressful situations, such as training classes or even fights between dogs, make them express their dissatisfaction through yawning.
Have you ever noticed that when someone yawns in front of you, you end up yawning too? Well, a study from the University of Tokyo proved that dogs have this same tendency.
In other words, they yawn when their owners yawn. But here comes the mystery: no one knows for sure why this happens. Could it be empathy canine, but it could also just be a coincidence. After all, dogs are full of surprises.
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