Field Scenario

During a training session, a dog begins showing whale eye and stiff posture, but the owner doesn’t notice anything unusual and wants to continue.

What You Actually Do

• Recognize these signals as early signs of stress requiring an adjustment to the session
• Explain clearly to the owner what these specific signals mean and why they matter
• Slow down, reduce pressure, or take a break rather than continuing to push forward
• Treat body language literacy as a core professional skill the owner may not have developed yet