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 whines, and grunts are brought into their language. They also use sticks, stones, bones, and prints of their paws to tell their friends different things.

When one dog goes up to another, and sticks up both ears, and scratches with his hind feet, he means, "Let's play;" and directly you will see them go tearing away, chasing and tumbling over one another in the most excited manner.

When two dogs go up and snuff noses, and at the same time wag their tails, they mean, "Good-morning." When a dog sticks up both of his ears and stands perfectly still, he means "Hark! I thought I heard something;" and when he has located the sound, you will see him trot off to find what it is.

When a dog puts one ear up and the other down, he says, "It is very queer; I don't understand it at all." When a dog draws down his lips until his teeth show all the way around, and gleam white, he says, "Go away; I don't like you; take care, or I shall bite." But when he opens his mouth and shows his teeth, and at the same time wags his tail, he says, "I like you, let's be friends;" and then you almost expect him to laugh, he looks so good natured.

When a dog stands still, and holds up one paw, he says, "It is very interesting; I wonder what it can be." When he puts his tail between his legs, he says, "I am awfully afraid;" and if he is a timid dog, you will see him run.

When one dog starts out to call on another,