Do you really know what your dog is thinking? Canine body language explained in seven simple things to look out for

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Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox We all love our dogs. We know when they are hungry, we know when they want a walk, and we know when they just want to sit on our laps for a cuddle.

But, however well you profess to know your dog, can we ever really know what our four-legged friends are thinking? Because dogs don’t speak our language, the only way to truly comprehend and communicate with them is for us to understand and appreciate what they are telling us through their body and vocal language.

Here is our guide to canine body language so you can get to know and understand your dog much better. Tail wagging seems like an obvious body language signal.