Dogs Can Speak with Their Paws 

Dogs can communicate in a variety of ways. There is a common communication method that is often overlooked, which is speaking with the movements of their paws. The good news is that there are ways that you can tell exactly what a dog is trying to say to you with its paws. Continue reading below to discover these fun facts!

Hey now! That is mine. You will know if a dog wants something. They will paw at your hand or the object in question. They want to take ownership of the item and use their paws.

Let’s play! Your dog’s paws will go into an open posture to try and invite you to interact with them. They are making their intentions clear by the movement of their paws.

I must go potty! Have you ever noticed a dog scratching the door? They are using their paws to tell you they must go outside to release.

I need more attention! Dogs can use their paws to try and get your attention. This is much like a human touching another human to get their attention.

I want to display dominance! Did you know that dogs can use their paws to show dominance over a specific person or another dog? Yes, it’s true.

We hope that you found this article interesting! Now you understand how dogs use their paws to communicate with other dogs and us. This is another reason why dogs are extremely intelligent for their good!