Unravel the Deeper Meaning of Your Dog's Behavior

9. Pointing Its Snout

When a dog becomes motionless and directs its snout toward something specific, it is referred to as "pointing." Sometimes, they may even raise one of their front paws while doing so. While this behavior is commonly observed in hunting breeds, it can also be displayed by dogs of any breed.

A veterinarian explains that dogs are inherently dogs, and there are certain behaviors that are present in almost all dogs. For example, you may come across a sporting dog that circles like a herding dog, or a herding dog that exhibits pointing behavior.