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👉 Wanna understand dog body language? Discover secret TOP 7 dog ear signs and understand what your dog’s ears tell you right now... There are these TOP 7 signs dogs give out with their ears that you might not be aware of. So, what are these signs? TOP 7 dog ear signs: 7. Neutral Position If your dog’s ears are in a neutral position, it’s a good sign they’re relaxed. A neutral position of the ears implies that they’re not high up in the air, hanging down, or leaning forward. Along with the relaxed ears, see if you can spot some other signs your dog is feeling serene, such as: • soft eyes with no fixed gaze, • big, open mouth, • drooping tongue, • leaning onto you. No matter what dog breed you’re working with, relaxed ears should always carry the same meaning. 6. Fully Upright (Pricked Ears) Dogs with pricked ears are feeling focused and playful. They are listening in, and are expecting something fun and exciting to happen. Along with upright ears, you might notice signs such as: • looking directly at their play partner, • open mouth, • a relaxed stance. 5. Cautious / Concerned Ears As you can probably guess, this is the stance of a dog who just heard something strange and is wary. Apart from the apparent concern, you may also find: • a raised tail, • the body shifted forward, • closed mouth. Such a dog is tense and ready to react. 4. Ears Are Moving Back & Forth When outside, dogs often find themselves in situations they’ve never encountered before, which may cause them stress and anxiety. This is most often… …a sign that your dog is a little bit worried and is trying to figure something out. If your dog’s ears are changing position and moving back and forth, try to calm them down and help them cope with whatever’s agitating them. A worried dog’s jaw is usually firmly closed. 3. Pinned Ears When the ears are pinned back, it could signify either happiness or anxiety. So, how to figure out which of the two it is? In order to understand what your dog is telling you, you have to look for… …other signs your dog is giving out: • If their ears are relaxed, they are happy. • If your dog seems tense instead, it signals anxiety. 2. Extremely Pinned Ears When a dog exhibits excessively pinned-back ears, paired with other signs such as stiffness and a tail tucked between the legs, it’s clear they are very afraid. Try to calm down your dog. How? Take them to a place where they feel safe. Pet them; let them know you’ll protect them. 1. Dog Ears Are Pinned Back, But Not Against The Head The final sign we’ll touch on is ears that are pulled back, but not pinned flat against the head. This sign also hints at how your dog might be feeling. In this case, something seems to be making your dog sad. If you happen to spot this, try to divert their attention by playing with them (if you’re in need of ideas, I have a video on the top 10 best games for dogs).

If your dog is biting too hard, make sure to not release the treat. You will get bit and scratched on your hand, but it’s a sacrifice you have to make to teach your dog to have a soft mouth. Cover the treat with your thumb so your dog can’t get to it. I usually wait for them to lick my fingers and then release the treat. If they are jumping at the hand or biting at the hand I pull my hand away. There is no need to give a command because you want your dog to do this every time without being told to be gentle. For additional practice, you can hand-feed your dog their dinner.