esmeweatherwax:

myasphyxiatedmind:

chakwas:

shyfox:

lifewithboris:

While it may be easier to believe sensationalized, false “facts” about bully breeds that they attack unprovoked, most dogs do not. Dogs give very clear indications of their moods  when they are encountering strangers or new situations. LEARN THE BODY LANGUAGE.

YES. This essential for everyone who spends any time near dogs at any point of their lives.

“unprovoked” bites rarely ever happen, if at all. 

If you don’t already know all of this information, I would suggest committing it to memory. Even if you don’t own a dog, this may save a life, though that life may be four-legged and furry.

I CAN’T ‘THIS’ ENOUGH. THIS, THIS, THIS.

This is why docking dogs’ tails is also dangerous, as they are SUCH an important communication device for them. And splinting ears, ARGH.