The Playbook: Dog Social Terms & Signals

Because reading the room matters even for dogs.

Whether you're running playgroups, fostering, or just hanging at the dog park, knowing how to read dog-to-dog communication can make all the difference.

The Playbook breaks down the essential terms, behaviors, and signals that dogs use to navigate play and helps you know when things are getting fun… or getting too far.

Inside this quick-reference guide, you’ll learn:

  • Key terms like hall monitor, fighting, and push/pull

  • Common play styles — and how to spot a mismatch

  • What healthy play terms are

  • When to step in and when to let it roll

  • All of this is trainer-backed insights to help you feel confident in the chaos

Whether you're new to playgroups or want a deeper lens into dog dynamics, this guide will help you move from guessing to understanding.

 

Keep an eye out for our course on this coming out soon! 

 

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