Ethogram of Behaviours related to Stress, Fear and De-escalation

Self-grooming

Behaviours directed towards the dog's own body such as scratching, licking or biting itself.
(Beerda & Shilder, 1998)

This Bernese Mountain Dog puppy is exhibiting self-grooming, grabbing and nibbling at one of his rear paws.

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