Ears Laid back flat and low on head. Eyes Narrowed, averted. Possibly rolled back in head, whites showing, dilated pupils. Mouth/teeth Lips drawn back to expose teeth. Body Tense. Crouched low in submissive position. Shivering, trembling. Frozen in one place. Possible secretion from anal scent glands. Tail Down between legs. Vocalization Low, worried yelp, whine or growl.
PLAYFUL/HAPPY
Ears Perked up and forward or relaxed. Eyes Wide open. Mouth/teeth Relaxed and slightly open, teeth covered. Excited panting. Body Relaxed, or front end lowered, rear end up in the air, wiggling in a play-bow. Excited bouncing or jumping up and down. Circling around and forward as an invitation to play. Tail Wagging vigorously. Vocalization Excited barking. Soft play-growling.
RELAXED/FRIENDLY
Ears Perked up. Eyes Wide open. Alert look. Mouth/teeth Relaxed, possibly slightly open, "smiling" mouth. Body Normal. Still, or possible wiggling of whole rear end. Tail Up or out from body. Wagging. Vocalization Whimpering, yapping, or short, high bark.
SUBMISSIVE
Ears Down, flattened against head. Eyes Narrowed to slits or wide open, whites showing. Mouth/teeth Lips pulled away back from teeth in a "grin". Nuzzling or licking other animal or person on face. Body Lowered to ground, front paw raised. Lying on back, belly up. Possible urine leaking/dribbling. Possible emptying of anal scent glands. Tail Down, between legs. Vocalization None or low, worried whining. Possible yelping/ whimpering in fear.
