Canine Communication

1

Introduction
- introduction to the course
2

Olfaction
- olfaction
- Examples
- Olfaction References
- Discussions on Olfaction
3

Vocal communication
- Barking
- Examples of Barking
- Growls
- Examples of Growls
- Other vocalisations
- Vocalisation References
- Tooth snap (audio)
- Yelp (audio)
- Play whine (audio)
- Whine (audio)
- Play howl (audio)
- Howl (audio)
- Groaning (audio)
- Play panting (audio)
- 'Talking' (audio)
- 'Talking' (audio)
- staffie talking (audio)
- Puppy mewling (audio)
- Scream (audio)
- Yawn (audio)
- Groaning in response to social contact
- Play solicitation and howl at a human
- Discussions on Vocalisations
4

Body language
- reading a dog
- distance increasing decreasing signals
- dog bite no 1
- dog bite no 2
- dog bite 2 transcript
- context - taking signals into context and looking at the whole picture
- Two different lip licks, it's all about context
- Growling. Watch for the escalation of the signal
- Rearing up, is this play? uncertainty? or a build up to a fight?
- Protection of a resource
- Two dogs that aren't familiar with each other. What do you see?
5

Calming signals
- Calming Signals
- Calming Signals Examples - Have A Go At Identifying Them (no sound on this video)
- Lip licking
- Lip licking and yawning
- Shake off
- Raised hackles, paw lift and a snarl
6

Play
- Play bow
- Lip lick and snarl
- What do you see here?
- Play - is it well matched or not?
- Two dogs playing and a third joins them. Is he welcome or not?
- Two dog play joined by a third. look for whether this is welcomed and also look at play styles
- Uninvited play by one dog and then social grooming
- Play or resource guarding?
- Play or bullying?

Canine Communication

Canine Communication is a huge area and most courses only focus on canine body language but we investigate olfactory and vocal communication as well. This course is suitable for Dog Owners and Dog Trainers.

Course curriculum

Introduction

Olfaction

Vocal communication

Body language

Calming signals

Play