Body Language in Training your Dog  Have you ever noticed how
your dog often flinches or looks despondent when you hug it? Or,
no matter how far you throw out your arms and lean forward,
coaxing your dog enthusiastically and affectionately, your dog
will not come when called? Well, the problem might have nothing
to do with the usual explanations: bad breeding, lack of
consistency, or lack of training time. While these are all
important, you may simply be sending a different message than
you think you are. Learn why body language is very important
when it comes to training your dog and training tips that will
make the process simple for you and your dog, below.  Your Dog's
Body Language  Because we are primates, our body language is
very different than the body language of canines. We lean
forward towards a person if we want their attention. For a dog,
leaning forward is a signal of dominance. We put our hand on
each other’s shoulders as a gesture of affection, or stroke the
top of one’s head. In dog language,