The eyes are the mirror of the soul. With them, we can express our emotions, something that helps us communicate with others. Dogs can do it too, and in fact, they are a very important part of your body.
When we decide to live with a dog, we have to take time to understand its language. So lets see how to interpret the looks of my dog.
Stare
When one dog stares at another it is because it is about to attack. It is a tense look that these animals only hold when they have a reason to fight (female in heat, territory, food, toy or for her life). Typically, the dog will also show fangs, bristly back hair, and may growl.
Avoid eye contact
In tense situations, such as when a dog approaches another who is shy or insecure, the latter will avoid looking at him. This way, you are telling him that you don't want conflict and that you want him to walk away.
You will also react this way if you have been unlucky enough to live in a house where you are mistreated, even long after having found a good family.
Be attentive
We will know if the dog is attentive if its eyes are wide open. They may also have their ears set straight, their mouth completely closed or slightly open, and in a ready-to-act position. For example, it will appear like this every time we are about to throw your favorite ball, or before going out for a walk.
Want to play
If it blinks it will be telling us that it wants to play. And if we have any doubts, we can confirm it if we see it crouched, a little back, with its front legs stretched out, and with its mouth slightly open. Sometimes it will even bark. It will be a short, high-pitched, very happy bark.
Knowing this, we will be able to communicate much better with our dear friend.