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When we think of dogs, we usually picture a happy and energetic animal who\u2019s always up to something, but this isn\u2019t always the case! While most dogs are submissive in nature, some can be overly dominant\u2026<\/p>\n

These types of behaviours in dogs are relatively normal depending on who the dog is with. So what is submissive behaviour in dogs? In this blog, we cover what submissive behaviour is and offer examples.<\/p>\n

What is submissive behaviour?<\/h2>\n

Submissive behaviour is a dog\u2019s way of communicating that they are not a threat to you. It\u2019s also a sign of respect, not fear. This can be very confusing for people who don\u2019t understand the subtle signals dogs use to communicate with each other because it seems the opposite of what most people expect from their dogs and themselves!<\/p>\n

But submissive behaviour is simply one way in which dogs show respect for their pack leader (you) by acknowledging the leader\u2019s authority and submitting to their control.\u00a0Protection dogs<\/a>\u00a0or guard dogs may show this behaviour to show they respect you (their trainer) over anyone else.<\/p>\n

Is submissive behaviour bad?<\/h2>\n

The fact that submissive behaviour is a natural part of dog behaviour can sometimes be confusing for owners. Because it can look similar to other behaviours, such as fear or nervousness, it\u2019s easy to mistake submissive behaviour for something negative.<\/p>\n

Submissive behaviour can identify your dog\u2019s needs and provide them with the care and attention they need at any given time.<\/p>\n

Most of the time, however, submissive behaviour is just your dog showing that they trust you and want to show affection towards you.<\/p>\n

Examples of submissive behaviour<\/h2>\n

There are many ways that a dog may exhibit submissive behaviour. These include:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lying down on the ground and rolling onto its back<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lowering its head and body<\/p>\n

\u2022 Raising its tail (the most obvious sign of submissiveness)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Exposing their belly to another dog or person (a very vulnerable position for an animal)<\/p>\n

In addition, dogs will often avoid eye contact with other dogs to show submission. They may also move away from another dog when they sense hostility from them.<\/p>\n

For more information on your guard dog\u2019s behaviour, contact us today.<\/p>\n

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