How Do You Know If One Dog Likes Another?

When we are walking down the street and we see that another dog is approaching, we are a little afraid. Our dog is peaceful and kind, but we don’t know how he will react. The owner of the other dog probably feels the same way about his or her pet. But how do you know how your dog will react and if he likes other dogs? Through your  body language .

However, there are a number of postures that demonstrate that your dog does not please another dog, but, on the other hand, these same postures when performed with other gestures will make you realize that your dog does please the other dog. We will explain to you.

How do you know if one dog doesn’t like another?

There are several  gestures  that your dog will make that will help you to clearly identify if your dog will accept or not this other dog that comes your way.

These are the most characteristic postures that demonstrate that your dog does not like another:

• Vigilant attitude. If your dog suddenly stops,  with its body upright  and on the lookout, be careful, it is likely that it will soon run off to fight with the other animal.
• On the front legs. If it stands on its front legs facing its “enemy” with its pointed ears and its tail upright, no! Ideally, you should hold him in your arms before a dispute starts.
• It comes loose from the collar. If he does this and grunting also means he’s looking for a fight, he doesn’t like what he’s seeing and wants to go fix the problem as soon as possible.
• If he walks back a little. Watch out! Maybe it’s to get some momentum going or because you’re  scared. Fear can drive you to act aggressively.

But how can I know if my dog ​​likes another?

How do you know if one dog likes another?

The postures are similar if one dog likes another, but in this case they are accompanied by other signs  that will help us identify them. Be careful:

• Vigilant attitude. If, as happened before, your dog is standing upright and paying close attention to something, and this keeps his vision fixed, and besides, he soon starts wagging his tail and whining… don’t be afraid. He wants to play with the other dog, his intentions are good and your dog likes the other dog.
• It stretches out on its front legs. If he does this at the same time he moves his tail, and even makes small jumps or gets up and throws himself up again, your dog likes the other and wants to know him, smell him and whatever. that dogs do to communicate.
• It comes loose from the collar. If your dog doesn’t like another dog, as we’ve seen before, he’ll let go of the collar and grunt, but if he likes what he’s seeing, he’ll jump, whimper and stare  sadly at  you. asking you to please let him go.
• One walks backwards. Well, if he keeps jumping after you, it means he doesn’t feel like playing, but he’s playing. Your dog likes each other and wants to be your little friend.

But of course, these gestures should not only be observed in your dog, but also in the other dog, because yours might have the best intentions in the world and the other might not, and vice versa.

Therefore, it  is important that you pay attention to the other pet’s body language in order to avoid problems or to help your pet make new friends. 

While it may seem like they won’t get along, sometimes, with patience and gentleness it’s possible to get them closer. However, it is necessary to be careful to avoid both dogs fighting, but this we can discuss in another article.