Have you ever looked at your dog and wondered what they were trying to tell you?
Dogs communicate with us constantly, but they don't use words. Instead, they use body language, facial expressions, posture, movement, and behavior to express how they're feeling in any given moment. The challenge isn't that dogs aren't communicating, it's that most people were never taught how to understand what they're saying.
In PETME: Understanding What Your Dog Is Trying to Tell You, certified dog trainer and behavior consultant Derek Calado introduces a simple, practical framework for reading canine body language. Using the PETME system - Posture, Eyes, Tail, Mouth, and Ears, you'll learn how to identify the subtle signals dogs use to communicate comfort, stress, fear, excitement, playfulness, and more.
Inside this book, you'll learn:
• How to evaluate the entire dog instead of focusing on a single behavior
• Why a wagging tail doesn't always mean a happy dog
• The difference between relaxed, playful, fearful, and escalating body language
• How dogs communicate before growling, snapping, or biting
• What healthy play looks like and when interactions may be becoming problematic
• How to recognize common stress signals and displacement behaviors
• How to better understand your dog's emotional state in everyday situations
Filled with easy-to-understand explanations, real-world examples, and visual illustrations, this book was designed for dog owners, puppy owners, rescue adopters, trainers, and anyone who wants to strengthen their relationship with their dog.
The better we understand our dogs, the better we can meet their needs, advocate for their well-being, and help them navigate the world successfully.
Whether you're raising your first puppy or have shared your life with dogs for years, PETME will help you see canine communication through an entirely new lens.
