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Learn how to read between the barks and wags to understand what your pet is really saying.

Tail Wagging – A content dog will move his tail slowly (or fast, if he’s really happy to see you) in a kind of sloppy way. But if the tail is stiff, that can signal aggression, whether it’s barely quivering or quickly whipping back and forth.

Raised Hackles- If the hair that runs along her spine stands up and he’s also crouching, your dog may be afraid. But if he appears otherwise relaxed, that raised fur could just be a sign that he’s itching to have fun, particularly if his eyes are focused and alert.

Lips Together or Apart – A dog that’s in good mood will usually have his mouth slightly open in a relaxed manner. If he’s baring his teeth with the sides of the mouth pulled back tightly, stay away: This is the most recognizable sign of canine aggression. A dog that is anxious may lick his lips or yawn excessively, even when he’s not feeling sleepy.

Eye Contact- Dogs usually avert their eyes when approaching other dogs to let them know they aren’t a threat. A hard stare, however, often indicates they’re ready to rumble, as do eyes that appear larger than normal. Some dogs, though, stare at other dogs when they want to play; in these cases, the dog is typically down on all fours in a pounce ready position, or standing with a jaunt tail wag. A dog with squinty eyes may be anxious, especially when also hunched over. If you can see the white of his eyes (sometimes called “whale eye”), that can mean he’s guarding a favorite toy or resting spot, especially if his body is rigid-in which case it’s best to le him be.

Stiff and Still – The classic “play bow” position, where the dog’s front ends is on the ground and his back end is up in the air, is the clearest invitation to play in a dog’s vernacular. Beware of a dog whose body is coiled like a spring, however, with his weight shifted forward in a confident manner and his straight up over his back or quivering; he’s most likely angry. A dog hat is crouched over (often with his tail tucked under) and frozen still, as if trying to be invisible, may be feeling fearful or defensive.

Ears Up or Back – If the ears are erect and pointing forward, it’s one of two things: He’s being frisky or combative, and you’ll need to look to the tail (happy wag or stiff flagging?), eyes (staring or not?), and stance (play bow or not?) for other clues. If the ears are pulled back or flattened, this may be a sing of fear especially when the dog’s entire body seems to be tucked.

Trembling – this can signal anxiety (I hear thunder!), but can also mean he’s excited (I see a squirrel outside!) and ready to play. Of course, sometimes the answer is the easiest and most obvious one that he is chilly and needs to warm up!

-Carlos Siracusa, DVM, assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine

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Switching the red tablecloth for one in green or gold cold help keep the peace at Christmas dinner. In a study in the Journal of Consumer Psychology, researchers analyzed patterns of prank online chats sent to a organization and noted a 46% increased in rebellious behavior when the chat screen was red versus white or blue. Red’s connection to rules and authority triggers some people to become contrarian and act out.