Dogs are very expressive creatures; let's see how many of these dog communication trivia questions you can answer. 

15 Dog Communications Trivia Questions 

1. What is the primary purpose of a dog's tail wagging?

2. What does it typically mean when a dog has its tail tucked under its body?

3. How do dogs typically show affection towards humans?

4. What behavior is often misinterpreted by humans as guilt but is actually a submissive gesture in dogs?

5. Why do dogs bark at other dogs?

6. What is the function of a dog's play bow?

7. How can you tell if a dog is feeling aggressive or threatened based on its body language?

8. What does it mean when a dog yawns, especially when not tired?

9. Why do dogs sniff each other when they meet?

10. What is the significance of a dog's ear positioning in understanding its mood?

11. What does it mean when a dog persistently follows its owner from room to room?

12. How do dogs use their eyes to communicate with humans?

13. What does it indicate when a dog is constantly licking a human's face or hands?

14. How do dogs indicate they want to play, aside from the play bow?

15. What does it mean when a dog's hackles are raised?

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15 Dog Communications Trivia Questions and Answers 

1. What is the primary purpose of a dog's tail wagging?
- Answer: To communicate emotions; a wagging tail can indicate happiness, nervousness, or aggression, depending on the wag's pattern and body context.

2. What does it typically mean when a dog has its tail tucked under its body?
- Answer: It usually indicates fear, submission, or anxiety.

3. How do dogs typically show affection towards humans?
- Answer: Dogs show affection by licking, nuzzling, leaning against people, and wagging their tails.

4. What behavior is often misinterpreted by humans as guilt but is actually a submissive gesture in dogs?
- Answer: Averting the gaze, lowering the head, and flattening the ears.

5. Why do dogs bark at other dogs?
- Answer: Dogs bark at other dogs for various reasons such as alerting, establishing territorial presence, initiating play, or expressing anxiety.

6. What is the function of a dog's play bow?
- Answer: The play bow (front end down, back end up) is a signal that a dog wants to play and any following actions are meant in good fun.

7. How can you tell if a dog is feeling aggressive or threatened based on its body language?
- Answer: Signs of aggression or fear include bared teeth, growling, stiff posture, and ears pinned back.

8. What does it mean when a dog yawns, especially when not tired?
- Answer: Yawning can be a sign of stress or anxiety in dogs, not just tiredness.

9. Why do dogs sniff each other when they meet?
- Answer: Sniffing is a form of chemical communication used to learn about the other dog’s diet, gender, mood, and health.

10. What is the significance of a dog's ear positioning in understanding its mood?
- Answer: Ears forward can indicate interest and attention, while ears laid back often suggest fear or submission.

11. What does it mean when a dog persistently follows its owner from room to room?
- Answer: This behavior, often termed "velcro dog," can indicate strong attachment or sometimes anxiety and fear of being alone.

12. How do dogs use their eyes to communicate with humans?
- Answer: Dogs use varying eye contact; direct staring can be a challenge or threat, while looking away can show submission. Prolonged eye contact with a relaxed face can indicate trust and affection.

13. What does it indicate when a dog is constantly licking a human's face or hands?
- Answer: It can be a sign of affection, a way to seek attention, or a submissive behavior.

14. How do dogs indicate they want to play, aside from the play bow?
- Answer: Common signs include bouncy movements, wagging tail, bringing toys to their owner, or playful barking.

15. What does it mean when a dog's hackles are raised?
- Answer: Raised hackles, or piloerection, can indicate arousal, stress, fear, or aggression, depending on the context.

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I hope you learned more about how your dog communicates, and that this helps you build a better bond between you and your favorite woofer.