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THE MAGAZINE OF THE WHNA Winter 2014

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25TH ANNIVERSARY WHNA SPOOKTACULAR – WE’RE ALL WINNERS! page 6

WINTER IS SOUP SEASON page 11

MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR: RACHEL YOUNG BINTER page 12

TAKE A CREATIVE CLASS IN 2015 page 14

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS • NOV. 21 & 22 page 15

WHNA 2014-2015 board of directors

The Highlighter is a quarterly publication of the Washington Heights Neighborhood Association. Washington Heights includes the area from Highway 41 to North 60th Street and from West Vliet Street to West North Ave.

You can expect your Spring Highlighter in mid-March. To submit an article, please contact Jane at [email protected].

EDITOR Jane Konkel

LAYOUT & DESIGN Nicole Julius

ADVERTISING MANAGER Corbett Reinbold

CONTRIBUTORS Eric AndersonLaura BurkeBarb HaigMary Jumes Allen MillerJon RupprechtTom RutenbeckHeidi SteenoJames SteenoLynita Wolf

NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTIONStephanie Moffett & Mark Drzewiecki

COLLATORSThanks to all who help us collate and deliver the Highlighter. The next collation date is March 11 , 2015 at Art & Soul Gallery.

PRESIDENTDavid Johnson 671.9102

VICE-PRESIDENTSarah Drillias 839.5233

TREASURERJohn Augustyniak 467.3146

SECRETARYSofi Thorne 745.4410

REPRESENTATIVESARE A 1Jane Konkel 949.1577

AREA 2Gary Haertlein 257.9634

AREA 3 David Johnson 671.9101

AREA 4 Sarah Drillias 839.5233

AREA 5 Larry Kilmer 899.1082

AREA 6 Ann Navin 477.9528

AREA 7 Nick Bambulas 807.6425

AREA 8 Corbett Reinbold 213.9730

AREA 9John Augustyniak 467.3146Mark Drzewiecki 476.1858

AT-LARGE EVEN YEARSSofi Thorne 745.4410Anita Duschak 732.2177Stephanie Moffett 805.2824 Dan Stotmeister 444.6328 Nora Trinidad- Scholle 369.2630

AT-LARGE ODD YEARSMary McGrath 258.2991Ron Quimby 202.9063Tom Rutenbeck 453.3453

LIAISONSVLIET ST.Vacant

NORTH AVE.Larry Kilmer 899.1082

RAINBOW ASSOCIATIONTerri Coughlin 258.4351

OTHER REP YOUTHWendy Baker 453.4760

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COMMITTEESBLOCK WATCHGary Haertlein 257.9634

HOUSING/ APPEARANCETom Rutenbeck 453.3453

MEMBERSHIPMary McGrath 258.2991

WEBSITE John Augustyniak 467.3146

GREEN COMMITTEEJoan Janus 476.3606

ADVERTISER INDEXFour Corners of the World ..................................3Sinclair Firestone ..........................................................4 Barcelona Arful Living ............................................ 5Holiday Happenings .................................................. 5St. Sebastian’s Fish Fry .............................................. 5St. James Lutheran Church .............................. 11Puhl’s True Value .......................................................13Wonder Bar .....................................................................13Joyce Heating & Air Conditioning ............ 14JDBC Tax Services ....................................................15Shelter Real Estate .....................................................15Washington Heights Wine Tasting ............ 16T.R. Martin Builders ................................................ 17Mount Olive Lutheran Church .................... 17Milwaukee Executive Realty • Kendall Karst .......................................................... 18Stella’s.................................................................................. 19Art & Soul Gallery ................................................... 19Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin ...............20

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THE NEWSLETTER OF THE WHNA Spring 2014

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Welcome Brew city gardens to vliet street page 6

HELLO bloom gallery and creative ground on north avenue page 9

UEC signs five-year lease in washington park page 11

Spring Calendar page 12

Let’s explore hawthorn glen page 14

New column: dogma page 23

and more!

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The deadline to submit articles and ads for the spring issue of the Highlighter is Wednesday, February 11, 2015.

Welcome New Neighbors!We are glad you came!

There are so many new and enthusiastic neighbors moving into Washington Heights.

Some have wondered why there is no “welcoming” from the neighborhood; they say there are helpful bits of neighborhood information (garbage pickup schedules, service access numbers, etc.) they would appreciate.

One of our new neighbors has offered to help and she has many ideas and boundless enthusiasm for developing “Welcome Packets” including coupons, information, and neighborhood hints for new neighbors. All we need are people who want to join her in this effort and determine what items could be in a “Welcome Packet”, how they could be distributed, and how we can find new neighbors soon after their arrival.

If it is time for you to become more active in the neighborhood, please send a message to: [email protected] ❆

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Spooktacular!25th Anniversary WHNA

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The 25th annual WHNA Spooktacular nighttime trick-or-treating event took place in Area 1 (south side of Washington Boulevard to the north side of Vliet Street, 47th Street to 51st Street) on Saturday, October 25 with over 100 homes handing out over 90,000 pieces of candy! The perfect autumn weather brought out over 1,200 registered trick-or-treaters, along with their family members for a fun-filled night that started at Spook Central with the Annual Costume Contest sponsored by Rainbow Booksellers. From 6:30 to 8:30PM the streets of Area 1 were filled with wizards, witches, princesses and even jellyfish collecting candy. Many homes and front yards throughout Area 1 were fully decorated in a variety of styles and themes, including the 4-8 Dance Party on 48th Street and a pirate theme, complete with ship and cannons, on 50th Street. Thank you to Area 1

for hosting a fun, safe and festive night for the entire neighborhood!

SPOOKTACULAR THANK YOU!Spooktacular is made possible by generous contributions and time

from many individuals and businesses. Thank you for contributing to the 25th Annual Spooktacular!

Viking Communications – Walkie Talkie Provider

Rainbow Booksellers – Costume Contest Sponsor

Cold Spoons Gelato – Event Registration Space

Art & Soul Gallery – Event Registration Space

Stella’s – Spook Central Location

The DiCarlo Family – Pumpkin Display Hosts at 1602/1604 N. 48th

Mark Drzewiecki – 25th Anniversary Pumpkin Display Coordinator

Matt and Shannon O’Neill & Family – Candy Counting House

The Residents of Area 1

The Spooktacular Halloween Committee – Anne DeLeo, Michael Ward, Bill Stefanich, Kristin Leguizamon, Mark Drzewiecki, John Augustyniak, Chris Hau, Chad Piechocki, Heidi Steeno

WHNA Membership Committee

WHNA Housing & Appearance Committee for handling the home decorating contest

The numerous individuals who helped out throughout the event with security, registration, candy counting and more!

1st Place: The Pirate House 1531 N. 50th St., Christopher and Hillary Hau

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A Smashing Success!

Photo credits: James Steeno, Eric Anderson, Tom Rutenbeck

2nd Place: The Thriller House, 4811 W Washington Blvd, Richard Barrett At-Large: Ghost House, 1810 N. 57th St., Vic and Linda Valdez

3rd Place: Day of the Dead House, 1543 N. 59th St., Blake and Anne Ward



Home Decoration Honorable Mention Highest Honorable mention goes to the 4-8 Block Group for their 4-8 Dance Party. Through a collective effort between nine or more neighbors, the band “Jesse’s First Time” was hired, and sound and light-ing installed in the middle of the street in the 1600 block of N. 48th St. Since was truly a group effort, it simply wasn’t possible to identify a single award winner.

Another Honorable Mention goes out to what we called “The Dragon House” at 1615 N 51st St.

Another Honorable Mention goes out to the “Dia de los Muertes” house at 1628 N 49th St.

Finally, Honorable Mention goes to the “Cat House” at 1613 N 49th St.

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Costume Contest WinnersAGES 0-4 YEARSTheodore Wheeler, Maih Vianes, Kieren Vianes-Hurlbuss

AGES 4-8 YEARSEvey Skyberg-Greer, Ezra, Livia

AGES 8-12 YEARSAlana Barron, Victoria Poley

AGES 13-17Riley Breider, Georgina Floran

ADULTS/GROUPThe Vianes Family



ATTENTION AREA 4!MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR NEXT YEAR!

Spooktacular will be held in Area 4 (south side of North Avenue to north side of Lloyd from 51st to 55th Streets). Both the east (Area 3) and west side of 51st Street will be included.

Saturday, October 31, 2015Area 4 residents are invited to send an email to whspooktacular@

gmail.com to be added to the Area 4 Spooktacular email list so you can stay up-to-date on participating and hosting the 2015 event.

INTERESTED IN BEING PART OF SPOOKTACULAR?

Please send an email to [email protected] if you’d like to be contacted about being on the 2015 Spooktacular committee or would like to volunteer for 2015 Spooktacular.

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SOUP FOR YOU!by Jonathan Rupprecht

Remember the old Campbell soup commercials? They’d always end with the tag line, “Soup is good food”. That’s the approach taken by Tim Talsky and Dave Jurena, the partner owner/operators of The Soup Market at 54th and Vliet. This is their fifth location in the greater Milwaukee area, with Soup Markets also found in Bay View and Hales Corners, plus the Milwaukee Center and the Milwaukee Public Market downtown.

There seems to be a growing trend toward soup restaurants these days, so it’s nice to have one so close for us in the Heights. But The Soup Market has a lot more going for it than mere proximity. Delicious. All home-made. Available quickly. Amazing variety. Did I say delicious? Warm, friendly staff. Attractive setting. You simply have to go there if you haven’t been there yet. And once you’ve been there, you’ll be back.

Tim told me that they have a menu of over 200 different soups that they serve, from which they offer a rotating choice of nine soups each day, with chicken noodle and chicken dumpling being the only ones available every day. If you’re hungry for more than just soup, keep in mind that some of their soups are more like a regular entrée: lasagna soup, meat loaf and mashed potatoes soup, for example. All their soups, including the stock, are completely homemade each day at their central kitchen in the Bay View store. Altogether they make 600 – 800 gallons of soup per week for their 5 stores, plus for some wholesale distribution throughout Milwaukee County.

Tim calls their food and service “fast casual”, adding “healthy fast casual”. So do they offer anything besides soup? I counted four grilled sandwiches, six deli sandwiches, five salads, plus bread by the loaf, half-loaf, and “chunk”. All their bread is round, so a regular slice would be hard to produce; you get a “chunk” shaped like a piece of pie. They make their own sourdough wheat bread, plus they also offer white bread. They also have their own homemade cookies and salads, and all their food is ready to go if you can’t stay and eat there.

“There” happens to be located almost across the street from MPS headquarters, which of course presents a ready customer base. The location was discovered by Dave, who has lived in Washington Heights for around 20 years. In the partnership, Dave is the food guy and Tim is the business guy. Tim met Dave at Bella’s Caffe in the Third Ward, which Tim has owned for 14 years. They opened their first Soup Market 10 years ago; ours on Vliet Street opened October 1, 2013. They employ six people here, and 45 total at all five locations. Competition? While there are a few small soup stores in Milwaukee, there is no other chain of them. Be sure to check www.thesoupmarket.com on the web

Tim reports gladly that business has been good. “We love being in this neighborhood”, he volunteered. Let’s show him how much we love having The Soup Market here in Washington Heights! ❆

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Mazzy Johannes, manager, and Tim Talsky, partner/owner


At Home in the Heights with Rachel Young Binterby Barb HaigRachel Young Binter has lived on 51st Street since 1993, along with her husband Kurt and their sons Gunther and Hans. But she’s also known on the east side of Milwaukee as Pastor Rachel, the campus minister for the Corner House Lutheran Campus Ministry at UW-Milwaukee, located at 3074 N. Maryland Ave.

Why did you choose to live in Washington Heights?I’m from Oshkosh, but Kurt went to Neeskara School and grew

up above the Golden Zither restaurant on Vliet Street, which his parents operated for years and is now home to O’Brien’s. After I was ordained, we rented on 52nd and Galena. We saw this house come on the market, but by the time we inquired, it was gone. A few weeks later during a random conversation at an open house, we happened to meet the realtor who had purchased it, and we were able to buy it.

Why do you choose to stay here?It’s an old-fashioned neighborhood. We love the economic

diversity, the real sense of neighbors, and the quality of so many civic-minded people who are not just invested in the Heights but also support the arts and are engaged in service throughout the city. Then there’s the activity! Talking on the front lawns, finding bags of appropriately sized clothes that have made their way down the block … enjoying a sharing fence where we exchange everything from Kurt’s home brew to late-night chocolate.

What do you do as UWM Lutheran Campus Minister?I’m in my fourth year at UWM – where Kurt also works in

facilities architecture – after serving as associate pastor at Mount Carmel Lutheran. UWM’s Lutheran campus ministry (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America or ELCA) had been closed for almost two years, so it was a complete rebuild funded by the synod and contributing churches. Five students live at the Corner House, about 20-30 students more are consistently engaged in activities, and we touch many more in interesting ways. In addition to meetings, retreats and services, we have free coffee and breakfast every Wednesday. We also have a partnership with the UWM LGBT Center, and a support group for trans students meets here. While it is a student ministry, you don’t have to be a student to be involved – nor do you have to be Lutheran.

How is campus life different from being a minister at a church?

I enjoy going to fewer meetings, and I spend more time on the things I was ordained to do, such as service projects, teaching and faith-based conversation. Also, there’s a progressive nature in a campus setting, and I get to see where the world is moving with the next generation. We enjoy talking with everyone, including small-town Republicans to Madison-raised liberals. When you see who is sitting around the table – Muslims next to Christians next to

Rachel with husband Kurt and sons Gunther and Hans.

Pastor Rachel and students at the corner house.

Rachel performing a marriage.


agnostics – it truly reflects the diversity of this younger generation, and that’s the world the church has to meet and speak to.

You frequently perform same-sex weddings. Why is that important to your ministry?

The first one was in fall of 2012. Two women were referred to me through a Marquette University friend. I knew they weren’t coming from a traditional religious background, and I was thrilled to bring the spiritual dimension. The preparation is the same as with any wedding, from who is doing readings to pre-marital counseling concerning their core values: whether they complement each other, how they resolve differences, and how their spirituality plays into it. And now I can even sign the marriage license!

Are you in touch with people from the Heights? Brianna Heeley lives at the Corner House, Rollie Zimmerman is

one of our musicians, we work with Tom and Linda Wissbeck at Lake Park Lutheran Church, and I occasionally see Jim Burmeister, the assistant dean of the Peck School of the Arts. I’m sure there are more.

Where are your favorite places in the Heights?I really try to shop in the neighborhood, especially during the

holidays, and I’m grateful that we have places like Urban Sense, Art & Soul Gallery, Rainbow Booksellers, Four Corners fair trade store – and some great restaurants. It’s been fun to watch the economic development along Vliet Street, and it shows how we can work together to support the future. ❆

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Artful Living on VlietBy Lynita Wolf

Barcelona, the shop with the orange doors on the corner of 59th and Vliet St. will be celebrating the one year anniversary of opening its doors on November 8th. If you haven’t stopped by Barcelona, you are missing the art of over 25 local artisans, creatively mixed with vintage pottery, painted furniture and other fun finds that are perfect for gift giving or decorating your home.

As you enter our parking lot off of 59th Street, be sure to check out the mural on the 59th Street side of the building. It was painted by artist Kim Loper using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint❆. Annie Sloan Chalk Paint❆ is the original paint developed over 20 years ago that is perfect for upcycling because you don’t have to do any of the messy prep work. No sanding, stripping or priming is necessary to paint on furniture, metal or plastic. Not sure how to use it? Be sure to check out our classes at either location - Barcelona or the sister store, My Table Gallery located in Hales Corners. Learn from the experts because we are the exclusive Southeastern Wisconsin Distributors of Chalk Paint.

Not only do we have Chalk Paint classes, our instructors offer a variety of creative classes from mosaics to jewelry. Check out our websites for the latest offerings at www.barcelonatosa.com or www.mytablegallery.com.

I am often asked, “why the name Barcelona?” After returning from a visit to the Spanish city Barcelona in 2001, I found the city so creatively inspiring with the mosaics and architecture of Gaudi, that I jokingly said that if I ever had a store, I would name it “Barcelona.” Fast forward to 2013, the opportunity to open a store in the neighborhood that I have lived in for over 20 years fell into my lap. Serendipitously my favorite Annie Sloan Chalk Paint color is Barcelona … so it was meant to be!

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Holiday HappeningsBy Lynita Wolf

Mark your calendars for this year’s Holiday Happenings on Nov. 21 & 22! The businesses on Vliet and North Avenue have joined together to bring holiday cheer to the neighborhood. Businesses will be open Friday night until 9 PM and Saturday from 10-4. Shop and dine locally from on Vliet Street from 43rd to 60th Streets and North Avenue in the Uptown Crossing Business District.

Santa is not letting the construction on Vliet Street keep him from making Vliet Street and North Avenue his first stops this holiday season. Plus he’ll be making surprise visits throughout the day to many of the shops! Be on your best behavior because Santa Claus may have something special for you! All businesses are open during construction – look for special signs showing you parking options.

Shopping local provides lots of benefits. Be sure to shop local, not only during Holiday Happenings but throughout the holiday season and the rest of the year.

1. For every $100 spent at a locally owned business, $73 remains in the local economy vs. only $43 for every $100 spent at a non-locally owned business,

2. When you shop locally owned businesses, your money is recirculated over and over and creates up to 75% more tax revenue for your community and state.

3. Shopping local creates jobs. Shops in our city create local employment and self-employment. These people in turn spend in the local economy.

4. Local independent shops invest more in our communities. Local businesses are proportionally more generous in their support of local charities, schools, and community events. So supporting local shops means a financial contribution to your community.

5. Shopping locally saves you time and money. You travel less, saving time and fuel.

6. Shopping locally retains our distinctiveness. Independent shops create distinctive shopping experiences and stock different products.

7. Shopping locally saves the environment. Local shops often stock a high percentage of locally sourced goods, helping to reduce our global footprint.

8. Local shops value you more. Evidence from numerous surveys show people receive better customer care and service locally. These businesses survive by their reputation and repeat business, which means you get a higher standard of service.

You can find more information on Holiday Happenings on the West Vliet Street Business Association website – www.westvliet.com or email us at [email protected]. ❆

The State of Real Estate in Washington Heightsby Mary Jumes, CRS

As your neighbor & realtor, I am pleased to report our neighborhood continues to see a solid real estate market. Our neighborhood continues to have a wide range of property options with prices spanning the high $30’s to just under $200,000.

Upon submission of this article, as posted in the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), there are currently 53 active properties on the market in the Washington Heights; 27 single families, 23 duplexes, and 3 commercial properties. Another eight properties have gone to closing since my last article, and the short sale & foreclosure inventory seems to be staying even.

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Holiday/Winter Season Crime Prevention Tipsby Allen Miller

AT HOME1. Keep all gifts where they can’t be seen from the outside. It is

always a good idea to keep your curtains drawn so items such as big screen TVs or stereos can’t be seen.

2. If you have purchased large ticket items as gifts, be sure to dispose of boxes by cutting them down and placing in a container that can’t be seen from the street. Encourage your children to not brag about their gifts to others. This invites break -ins.

3. Avoid opening the door to strangers. Legitimate delivery people will be able to show identification. If you don’t know who the person is talk through the door but do not allow in. If you think someone or something is suspicious call the police.

4. Be watchful for suspicious behavior of persons looking for snow shoveling as a pretext for casing properties, such as checking doors after ringing bell or not carrying a shovel. Make an effort to get to know them whether you hire them or not.

5. Report a crime in progress (call 911) if you see a stranger carrying commonly stolen items like laptops or televisions.

6. Be sure to mail cards with money, checks, or gift certificates from the Post Office or a blue US Postal Service collection box.

7. Record serial numbers of new items and photograph the item to add to your inventory.

8. Pay close attention to bills and report unauthorized charges. Many credit card issuers have a service to send an email when a charge is made.

9. Ensure that dark areas and entrances have outdoor lights that are turned on after dark or that are activated by sensors.

10. Make sure all doors and windows have secondary locks (window pins, dowels, deadbolts, etc.) and USE THEM.

11. Keep a radio and lights on if away from home. If traveling use timers on your lights. Notify neighbors and the police district that you will be gone. Tell them the dates you will be gone and also what lights will be on.

INTERNET SHOPPING1. Check for two signs of encryption before sharing sensitive

information online: 1) a padlock logo located in your web browser’s window, and 2) an “https” in the URL bar (the “s” stands for secure).

2. Shop only from known, trusted web retailers. Be wary “of “look alike” website addresses. Never open attachments or click links in emails sent by unknown or third parties

3. To avoid packages being stolen from porch: request “Signature Required” delivery or have delivered to workplace


or to someone who is at home during the day. Be suspicious of vehicles or persons going up to a house where a delivery has been made.

4. If you find a too-good-to- be-true deal on Craigslist and arrange to meet with either a seller or buyer, use a public place to meet, not an intersection or parking lot. Police recommend the lobby of any police station - they are open 24 hours a day. You should be hesitant if the other party refuses.

OUT SHOPPING1. Be ALERT and AWARE of your surroundings. Park in a

well lit area. Pay attention to who is around you and what activities are happening. Check around your car prior to entering. TRUST your instincts. If you do not feel safe and secure, leave the area. Ask for an escort to your car.

2. Remember to LOCK your vehicle. Keep doors and windows locked while driving and purses out of sight of thieves. If you use a wireless device to open and lock your car doors or trunk make sure you check them before you walk away.

3. Minimize the number of valuables left in your vehicle and keep valuables, electronics, CD players, GPS units and other “theft attractors” out of sight.

4. Protect your purse and wallet and clean out any unnecessary items before leaving home. Carry only the cards you will be using that day. Always keep a Master list of all cards so if stolen; they can be reported to appropriate banking facility.

5. Never leave your purse, wallet, or cell phone unattended in a public place. Shop with a buddy; there’s safety in numbers.

6. Don’t carry a lot of gifts or items with you at one time. Make trips to your car frequently and put the items in your trunk or cover with a blanket. Remember to check that the trunk is secured and that you haven’t left your keys in the car.

7. Role play with your children about what they should do in the event you are separated.

8. When returning to your car have your keys in your hands and use as a defense weapon in the event someone tries to rob or attack you. If you have a cell phone ASSIGN a SPEED DIAL number for 911 and have your finger on the button for quick dialing. If you are robbed give up your valuables. Valuables can be replaced your life can’t!

9. Never leave your car unattended with the engine running or with keys in the ignition; not even to do a quick errand or pay for gas. Keep plenty of gas in your vehicle. Call ahead when returning home.

10. If you need to get cash from the ATM try to go during the day. If possible, go to ATM machines where you do not need to exit your vehicle. Pull as close to the machine as possible to prevent the criminal from easily getting to you. Do not put the car in park so if someone approaches you can drive away. If possible, have a buddy in the car with you. ❆

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Dog Maby Laura Burke

“If only my dog could speak… They can, you’re just not listening!”

Humans are verbal. Dogs speak through body language, and say exactly what they mean. We humans tend to listen with our ears, rather than our eyes, and miss much of what dogs are saying. We are actually very forward and can be a bit overbearing with our dogs in terms of our attention. The way we use our bodies to speak is very different than the way our dogs would use their bodies. Your dog, believes your interactions to be a bit impolite at times. Dogs for example, meet each other in an arc. It’s rude, in their world, to walk a straight line toward them and make direct eye contact. In fact, polite dogs do everything they can to avoid the face to face and direct eye contact greeting that we interpret as polite and appropriate. Dogs turn their head away, they might sniff the ground upon approach, this is good dog communication. So, It’s easier to see then, why our intentions are not always clear with our dogs. Learning the very basics of canine body language will help us become good dog listeners and better communicators too.

When interacting with our dogs, keep an eye on; (ears, tails, eyes, lips, and overall posture). Here are a few emotional states that dogs will display:

CONFIDENT DOGStanding tall, tail up, ears pricked up or relaxed, direct look.

DOMINANT DOGStanding over another dog, standing tall, resting of the dominant dog’s chin or paw over another dog’s shoulders. Staring, sometimes mounting (“humping”) is a way of establishing control.

SUBMISSIVE DOGLowered head and body, allowing other dogs to stand over them. Licking at other dogs’ lips and corners of the mouth. Looking away from the other dog, rolling on back and craning head away from other dog, tucking their tail.

PLAYFUL DOGThe dog’s tail and butt is in the air, with the front legs are lowered. The dog’s ears are up and forward, his mouth is open in a “grin”, and his eyes are relaxed. The classic play bow is the dog’s invitation to play.

STRESS OR FEAR IN A DOGShaking, whining, “submissive” urination, ears back, rapid panting, tail down or tail tucked under, body lowered, licking of lips or nose, looking away or turning head away & fear barking.

SIGNS OF AGGRESSION IN A DOGThis is pretty obvious; lips drawn back in a snarl, growls with teeth. Some other things to look for, are lowered head; ears “pinned” back close to the head; “hackles” up, tail straight out, and intense stares. ❆

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