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Dog body language is important for anyone who may come across a dog to know, and especially dog owners. It's a  diverse range of species-common behaviors that indicates how a dog is feeling at any given time. Nonverbal communication is pretty much what we've got when it comes to animals, and it's an important part of responsible dog caretaking. If you want to know what your canine pal is feeling, read on. You might be barking up the wrong tree if you're not sure what your dog is trying to say. Tail Did you know that tail wagging doesn't always mean a dog is happy? A wagging tail means a dog is emotionally excited, not necessarily in a positive way. The speed and direction of the tail wag can tell you a lot about what your dog is feeling, as well as the overall position of the tail relative to the ground. The faster the tail is wagging, the more emotionally excited a canine is. A calm, relaxed dog might wag their tail slowly from side to side when greeting someone, b...

Saint Roch, the patron Saint of Dogs, led a fascinating life. Read all about his life and deeds to learn about why this saint is associated with dogs. The painting "Saint Roch and the Angel" (17th century) by Claude Simpol. Public domain Saint Roch, also known as Saint Rocco , was born in Montpellier, France, in 1295. He was born into the noble family of the governor, St. Roch's father. Roch was his parents' only son, born with a deep red birthmark on his chest in the shape of a cross. This birthmark was a sign that the Virgin Mary had heard his mother's prayers (she had struggled with infertility). Roch was a fastidiously religious child who fasted twice a week, just like his devout mother. When Roch's parents died, he was merely twenty years old, and he didn't want to be the governor. Roch gave his inheritance to the poor and the title of governor to his uncle, beginning a new life as a mendicant pilgrim (one who relies on alms and begging to survive). F...