Struggling

The dog energetically resists being touched or handled, attempting to distance its head and body by pushing away the person or dog, using its mouth to grab rather than bite.
(Sternberg, 2005; Capra, 2011)

This Beagle is struggling to escape being handled by his owner touching him.

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In trying to free himself from his owner's handling, this Beagle-Harrier struggles, attempts a grab with his teeth, avoids eye contact and tries to leave.

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