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Never Punish a Dog for Showing Teeth. It's the Warning You Want.
Bared teeth can mean a happy grin, a nervous appeasement, or a real 'back off.' Learn to tell them apart, and understand why silencing the snarl is how you end up with a dog who bites with no warning at all.
Dr. Nina Kohl · 8 min read
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