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A dog displaying the lip/nose licking behavior. Calming signals is a term conceived by Norwegian dog trainer and canine ethologist, Turid Rugaas, to describe the patterns of behavior used by dogs interacting with each other in environments that cause heightened stress and when conveying their desires or intentions.
She called these Calming Signals. Rugaas has helped mentor several projects that help understand dogs better in their natural environment. One such project is the Dog Pulse project that aims to measure the pulse of a dog to see if people can give calming signals to a dog and if that indeed has an effect on the reducing the heart rate of a dog ...
Ears pulled slightly back and slightly splayed – signals indecision, or uneasy suspicion that may become aggression. [1]: 131 Ears flickering, slightly forward, then slightly back or downward – signals indecision with a submissive or fearful component. [1]: 131 Ears pulled close to the head to give a "round face" – a calming signal. [17]
Aggression may occur an inappropriate response is made following warning signals. [2] For example, children often misinterpret the body language of dogs, especially when such motions precede an aggressive behaviour. The Calming signals are often not noticed or not interpreted correctly to recognize early signs of stress in a dog. [20]
Calmness is a quality that can be cultivated and increased with practice, [7] [better source needed] or developed through psychotherapy. [8] It usually requires training for one's mind to stay calm in the face of a great deal of different stimulation, and possible distractions, especially emotional ones.
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She suggests signaling back to show the dog that the dog's attempts to communicate have been acknowledge and to calm a dog down. She suggests the use of a hand signal and a Calming Signal called Splitting. Seeking professional advice from local organizations, dog trainers, or veterinarians.
The silent fox hand signal A man (right) using the silent fox gesture at a rehearsal in the Staatsschauspiel Dresden. The silent fox, also known as the quiet fox, whispering fox, listening fox, or the quiet coyote, is a hand gesture used in parts of Europe and North America, and is mostly done in schools by teachers to calm down a loud classroom.