Making Sense of My Dog’s Nuanced, Conflicting Body Language

by Haley (writer, dog nerd, van lifer) December 4, 2023

written by Haley (writer, dog nerd, van lifer) December 4, 2023

Scout, a blue heeler wearing a white collar and leash, walks along a stone wall next to a bright blue lake

Scout's body language has been particularly challenging for me to interpret at different points. While I like to think I'm pretty good at reading her nowadays, her subtle signals can still throw me for a loop when they seem to contradict each other. Here are some key reflections as I've tried to figure out my weird, quirky, lovely dog.

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Haley (writer, dog nerd, van lifer)

I write about training my blue heeler, adventuring in our converted van, and a whole bunch of other interests in the hope that our blunders and realizations connect with fellow dog lovers. Learn more?

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Making Sense of My Dog’s Nuanced, Conflicting Body Language

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