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Your dog may move his ears back or flatten them against his head when he is feeling submissive, anxious or afraid. The more fearful the dog is, the farther back his ears may move. Ears that are held tightly pressed back signal a canine in a defensive position.
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A relaxed dog typically holds his ears forward and slightly to the side.

his ears may twitch when he is listening to interesting sounds.

Your dog may move his ears back or flatten them against his head when he is feeling submissive, anxious or afraid.

the more fearful the dog is, The farther back his ears may move.

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  • Contentment. Some dogs' ears are not naturally pointed,so when they are relaxed it stands to reason that they would be laid back in their natural position.
  • Fear/Nervousness. ...
  • Warning. ...
  • Illness/Injury. ...
  • Listening. ...

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