Dogs, even when we know better, people who work in the veterinary profession often approach dogs incorrectly, especially if the dog is giving open signs of happiness. Truly, who wouldn't want to run up to a golden retriever who is bouncing up and down and excitement tail going a mile a minute, looking like a big lovebug everyone has done it, but it is your responsibility to your safety and the animal safety to learn the proper way to approach any dog even when it is obviously very happy to see you. When it comes to reading and interpreting how a dog is feeling about a situation. Remember that they are in a foreign place with a person they don't know and that there is a good chance they are scared. Learning how to interpret the body language of canines is critical in your role as a veterinary nurse