# @statefarm on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv_18D_ngFo
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/13464933-statefarm-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/legacy-do/26a4c9429dd6bdad369234ab4a22f09216e1d50e16ff0f6fd0105a5af64a934c.jpg
- **Posted:** 2019-04-08T14:15:15.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** State Farm (@StateFarm) — https://gondola.cc/StateFarm

## Caption

Most dogs will never bite but it's important to remember that any dog *can* bite regardless of breed or type. It's #DogBitePrevention week—a great time to test your knowledge of dog body language. Remember, checking a dog's eyes, ears, mouth, tail and posture can help you learn more about how it's feeling. 🐶
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Happy and relaxed dogs keep their eyes and ears soft and their posture relaxed. Their tails may be low or wagging and they typically keep their weight evenly distributed.
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Alert dogs keep their eyes focused, their ears forward and may make direct eye contact. Their body can be tense and they may lean forward.
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Nervous dogs avoid eye contact, flatten their ears and frequently lick their lips. They may lean away or expose their bellies to the person or situation they're nervous about.
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Fearful dogs may furrow their brows or flatten their ears. Typically their mouths are tense and they may cower to look smaller or freeze in place.
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Aggressive dogs often stare, wrinkle their noses and foreheads or bear their teeth. Their bodies are typically tense with their fur raised and tails stiff.
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If you notice a dog that seems uncomfortable, don't yell or run. Instead stop movement, avoid eye contact, lower your arms and move away slowly. #dogsafety #dogbite #dogtraining #dogsofinstagram

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## Tags

dogsofinstagram, dogbiteprevention, dogsafety, dogtraining, dogbite

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