Golden Staffordshire Bull Terrier showing off their dog ear position
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What Your Dog’s Ear Position Means

Dog ears aren’t just for listening — they’re for talking too! They’re great indicators for telling you what your dog is feeling, but with so many different ear positions, it might be difficult to work things out. Here are the most common ear positions for dogs, and what they might mean.

Neutral position

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