Human Body Language Through a Dog’s Eyes — PetSelfie Canine Psychology Guide 02

What might your dog notice in the way you stand, move, reach and speak?

Written by Laura Goodall, this practical guide explores how human body language can affect a dog’s comfort during everyday interactions.

Learn to look at the whole situation, notice patterns in your dog’s responses and make thoughtful changes to how you approach, greet and handle them.

Inside the guide:

• Posture, facing, leaning and looming.
• Reaching, touch and restraint.
• Movement speed, direction and hand gestures.
• Voice, breathing and body tension.
• Personal space, doorways and greetings.
• Everyday handling at home and on walks.
• Two observation exercises and an observation record.
• When to seek help, with evidence notes and further reading.

The emphasis is on understanding context and supporting comfortable, voluntary interaction.

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 02

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

© 2026 Laura Goodall. All rights reserved.