Turid Rugaas > Quotes

“Dogs have the same ability and the same social skills to avoid conflicts as wolves have.”
― Turid Rugaas, On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals

“Dogs and wolves have strong instincts for conflict solving, communication and cooperation.”
― Turid Rugaas, On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals

“Your dog may use head turning to tell an approaching dog to calm down.”
― Turid Rugaas, On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals

“You can use head turning yourself when a dog starts to get worried or frightened if you have approached him impolitely. If a scared dog starts to bark or growl at you, stop moving towards him, turn your head to one side and this will help him feel better.”
― Turid Rugaas, On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals

“Bowing can be an invitation to play, particularly if the dog is jumping from side to side in a playful manner. If he stands still in a bow the possibility of it being a calming signal is high.”
― Turid Rugaas, On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals

“The different barking types generally recognized now are:
1. Excitement barking
2. Warning barking
3. Fear barking
4. Guard barking
5. Frustration barking
6. Learned barking”
― Turid Rugaas, Barking: The Sound of a Language