Eye Contact & Pressure — PetSelfie Canine Psychology Guide 01

Understand how eye contact, personal space and everyday pressure can affect your dog’s comfort.

Written by Laura Goodall, this practical guide is for owners of nervous or reactive dogs who want to understand their dog’s responses and make everyday interactions more comfortable.

Explore how looking, approaching and asking your dog to do something can feel different depending on the situation. Learn to consider body language in context and give your dog opportunities for comfortable, voluntary engagement.

Inside the guide:

• Eye contact and personal space.
• Everyday pressure and training requests.
• Practical ideas for interactions at home and on walks.
• Two gentle exercises and an observation record.
• When to seek individual help.
• Research notes and further reading.

What you receive: A 20-page PDF eBook, including the cover and contents, for reading on a phone, tablet or computer with a PDF reader. No physical book will be posted.

Author: Laura Goodall

Published under: PetSelfie

Series: PetSelfie Canine Psychology Guides · Guide 01

This guide provides general owner education and does not replace individual veterinary advice or a behaviour treatment plan.

© 2026 Laura Goodall. All rights reserved.