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How do dogs show submission to dominant pack members?

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Dogs show submission to dominant pack members through various behaviors such as lowering their body posture, avoiding direct eye contact, offering their back or neck for the dominant dog to sniff, and sometimes even rolling onto their back to expose their belly as a sign of deference. These behaviors help maintain social order within the pack and prevent conflicts over resources and hierarchy.
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