Tutorial title - Step 1: Collecting information - Body language

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How do animals communicate fear?

There is a normal tendency to start small (warning) and become more obvious depending on their threshold for the stimulus magnitude.

How can the communication of fear be modulated?

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What are general signs of fear in small animals?

1. Lowered posture
2. Trying to withdraw/hide
3. Aggression
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What are some subtle signs of fear and anxiety in dogs?

1. Licking lips
2. Panting
3. Pacing
4. Hypervigilance
5. Moving away
6. Yawning
7. Urination/defecation
8. Avoiding eye contact

What are offensive signals in dogs?

1. Direct eye contact
2. Freezing
3. Eye to ear distance increased
4. Growling
5. Lip lifting
6. Piloerection

What are some signs of fear and anxiety in cats?

1. Lowered posture
2. Side or back ear positions
3. Pupil dilation
4. Lip licking

What are some offensive signals in cats?

1. Direct eye contact
2. Lashing tail
3. Growl
4. Hiss
5. Yowl

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