<p>Have you ever wished your dog came with subtitles? Good news: they kind of do — you just have to know how to read them.</p><p>In this episode, expert dog behaviourist Louise Otter joins us to decode the everyday signals our dogs are sending us — from tail wags and side-eyes to zoomies, yawns, and that very specific “I need something” stare. Turns out, barking is just a small part of the conversation. Our dogs are constantly communicating through posture, movement, energy, and subtle behavioural cues.</p><p>Louise breaks down what those signals really mean, how we often misinterpret them, and how learning to “speak dog” can transform your relationship — reducing stress, improving training, and building deeper trust. Whether you’re dealing with leash drama, sofa standoffs, or the mystery of the midnight bark, this episode will help you tune in to what your dog has been saying all along.</p><p>Because when we listen better, they wag more.</p><p>For more information about Louise&#39;s dog behaviour programs, please visit: https://www.trainingandbehaviour.co.uk/about</p>

Heart Of The Wild

Dianna Colasurdo

Reading Between the Barks: How to "Speak Dog"

MAR 24, 202647 MIN
Heart Of The Wild

Reading Between the Barks: How to "Speak Dog"

MAR 24, 202647 MIN

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<p>Have you ever wished your dog came with subtitles? Good news: they kind of do — you just have to know how to read them.</p><p>In this episode, expert dog behaviourist Louise Otter joins us to decode the everyday signals our dogs are sending us — from tail wags and side-eyes to zoomies, yawns, and that very specific “I need something” stare. Turns out, barking is just a small part of the conversation. Our dogs are constantly communicating through posture, movement, energy, and subtle behavioural cues.</p><p>Louise breaks down what those signals really mean, how we often misinterpret them, and how learning to “speak dog” can transform your relationship — reducing stress, improving training, and building deeper trust. Whether you’re dealing with leash drama, sofa standoffs, or the mystery of the midnight bark, this episode will help you tune in to what your dog has been saying all along.</p><p>Because when we listen better, they wag more.</p><p>For more information about Louise&#39;s dog behaviour programs, please visit: https://www.trainingandbehaviour.co.uk/about</p>