Meaning Behind 20 Weird Maltese Dog Behaviors

dogs are not as mysterious as cats but these canines sometimes show weird behaviors that can be puzzling to both new and experienced Maltese dog owners that's why today's episode we will explain 20 strange Maltese dog behaviors that you should know number one wagging the tail usually a dog wags his tail to show friendliness or happiness if he wags rapidly while holding it down he's showing submissiveness if he slowly Wags The Tail while keeping it in the natural position you should know that he is alert or wants to play your canine friend is confused sad or unwell if he slowly wags his tail while holding it down if he slowly Wags it while holding it high he's excited or confident number two showing teeth and biting if your canine friend retracts lips to show teeth he is aggressive or showing dominance you should be very careful when your dog shows teeth as he can end up biting you if this behavior is accompanied by snarling and muzzle wrinkling you should understand that your canine friend is very angry it is advisable not to come close to any dog showing this Behavior number three chases her tail this amusing behavior is simply a fun way for your pup to expand her excess energy but if she does this constantly then she might have anal gland problems or flea allergy dermatitis in some cases tail chasing can be a sign of obsessive compulsive disorder if you can't distract your dog from chasing her tail or if you suspect she has a medical condition you should speak to your veterinarian number four yawning a dog yawns if he's under stress or facing threat to help ease pressure and tension a dog can also show this Behavior if he is confused tired or threatened in addition a dog can behave this way when meeting other canines number five shaking head a dog shakes his head if he's relieved from tension he also behaves this way after being aggressive or alert in addition you can see this body language from a dog that was eagerly waiting for something number six barking and yelping if your dog barks loudly and rapidly he may be acting out of aggression or he has sensed danger a short and soft bark means that your dog is friendly or wants to play if he produces a sudden sharp Yelp you should know that your canine friend is in pain number seven growling if your companion animal produces a low or medium growl with or without a bark he is protective territorial or threatened and can become aggressive and end up attacking people or other animals in addition your dog may produce a soft growl if he's alert anxious contented or in a playful mood number eight opening eyes and staring if your Maltese has his eyes wide open you should know that he is alert if he gives an intense stare accompanied by narrowing eyes he's trying to be dominant or threatening if he shows the whites of the eyes he's threatened and wants to attack if he looks away after a short stare it shows that he is polite or submissive your Maltese can also stare at you if you are carrying some treats or food any kind of eye blinking in your canine Playmate shows love or playfulness number nine your Maltese carries their food from one location to another many dogs will carry bits of food and sometimes their entire bowl from one place to another before eating in the dog's mind they are protecting a valuable resource and moving their food prevents it from being stolen number 10 head pressing if you notice your Maltese pressing his head against the wall or another firm object there's a need for your immediate attention head pressing is a common sign of numerous serious problems such as toxic poisoning or brain disease make an appointment with your dog's vet right away number 11 digging the Maltese digs to bury or uncover his valuables it is normal for him to dig so you should not be worried if you see your dog behaving this way your four-legged friend can also dig holes to catch small animals in their hiding places others dig to create suitable resting places for their young ones number 12 howling your Maltese produces a long howl if he is feeling lonely most dogs do this to announce their presence to other canines or even people if he produces a short howl you should know that he's satisfied or excited the dog also howls to mimic other sounds number 13 licking lips a dog licks his lips if he's stressed or uncertain sometimes this body language can mean that your canine buddy is sexually active in addition if you see him licking the lips of other dogs you should know that he isn't ready to make friends with them this behavior is common with puppies number 14 flicking ears if your Maltese is flicking his ears you should know that he's simply listening most animals usually flick their ears when there is an unfamiliar sound so if you see your four-legged pal flicking his ears forward and backward you should know that he's just trying to catch the sound clearly number 15 wrinkly muzzle if your canine friend is wrinkling his muzzle he's angry or aggressive if he shows teeth and snarls while wrinkling the muzzle he's sending a warning and can attack any time you should stop the thing causing this behavior and move away to avoid being attacked number 16 stretching your canine Playmate stretches to show love or playfulness if you come home after being away for some time and see him stretching you should know that he's happy these animals usually stretch with the front or rear body close to the ground number 17 peeing and pooping in the house one of the things that arnarians want you to know about potty training is that you can expect accidents in the house but what happens when your house trained dog suddenly starts peeing and pooping inside it's not necessarily due to bad behavior my biggest concern when I hear this complaint is that your dog may have an underlying medical problem such as urinary incontinence inflammatory bowel disease urinary tract infections or even kidney failure it is also important to spay and neuter pets at the age recommended by your veterinarian to reduce the chance of urine marking which is especially common in male dogs number 18 stares at you are your canine's eyes always trained on you chances are he's hoping you'll give him a treat or shower him with praise and affection after all it's hard to resist those pleading puppy dog eyes it's important to keep in mind that some dogs consider direct eye contact threatening so before you gaze back at him make sure he isn't showing any signs of aggression or fear number 19 why do dogs eat grass many people believe dogs eat grass because of an upset stomach but 75 percent of grass eating dogs do not vomit and are otherwise healthy dogs can eat grass out of boredom or desire for more ravage grass is commonly found in Wolf stool because they eat herbivore prey including stomach contents if your dog is eating grass and vomiting you should take them in for a Veterinary evaluation number 19 sniffs other dogs butts a dog's way of saying Hello nice to meet you to another dog is to sniff the other dog's butt in the human world this Behavior could land you in jail in the dog world this is a socially acceptable form of greeting but still why sniff butts a dog's ability to smell is ten thousand times better than ours and well there are a lot of revealing Aromas that come from a canine's rear end number 20 why do dogs hide things wolves hoard food to keep it safe and survive harsh environments a well-fed dog can instinctively hide their treats chews or toys dogs with stress or anxiety especially in multiple dog households may also feel compelled to hide their possessions to discourage hiding limit the number of Toys consider teaching your dog a new game and use puzzle toys for brain stimulation

Channel: Animal Guide

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Keywords: maltese dog, maltese, maltese facts, Dog Behaviors, Maltese behaviors, Dog Behaviors Explained

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Length: 9min 23sec (563 seconds)

Published: Tue Dec 20 2022