7 Shocking Reasons Why Your Dog Bows
Play is one of the main reasons dogs bow. Like saying, "Let's have fun!"
1 Invitation to Pla
y
Dogs bow when stretching. This might warm them up before exercise.
2 Stretching
Dogs can express themselves by bowing. It can indicate friendliness and non-threateningness to oth
er dogs and humans.
3 Communication
Bowing can help dogs bond with each other or with humans.
4 Community Building
Sometimes dogs bow to relieve tension or worried energy. This might help you relax in stressful situations.
5 Released Tension
Bowing may be a wild ancestor impulse. It may have evolved to indicate surrender or friendli
ness.
6 Natural Behaviour
Dogs perform a "play bow" before chasing or being chased. It indicates a playful, non-aggressive interaction.
7 Chase preparation
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