{"id":22332,"date":"2018-04-24T14:03:08","date_gmt":"2018-04-24T13:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/?p=22332"},"modified":"2025-04-08T09:51:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T08:51:52","slug":"why-do-dogs-shake-their-bodies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/why-do-dogs-shake-their-bodies\/","title":{"rendered":"Shake It Off &#8211; Why Do Dogs Shake Their Bodies?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The act of shaking is a very distinctive one. We all know that dogs shake when they have been swimming. Watch everyone \u2018run for cover\u2019 when your pup climbs out of the stream! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But many dogs shake after being groomed too. And shaking can also be an emotional response. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dogs shake after greeting people, during intermissions in play, and after hugging or cuddling. Lots of dogs shake out after jumping down from the veterinarian\u2019s table, as if to shake off the memory of what just happened. Sometimes a dog might shake because they\u2019re feeling unwell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these shakes serve an important purpose, or can tell us something about how your dog is feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a shake?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The mechanism of shaking is fascinating. Rapid shaking helps to generate force. The movement starts from the inside and amplifies as it moves outwards, so that in no time your Lab\u2019s skin and fur is rippling and whipping about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was quite surprised when I first started keeping sheep, to see that they too shake exactly like dogs. Interestingly many other species of animal shake in exactly the same way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watching a slow motion film reveals all. Have a look at this very cool video which compares a hedgehog, a rat and a Labrador. The Lab is about three minutes in to the film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"Wet Animals Shaking | Slo Mo | BBC Earth Explore\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iCvuIaxeLKE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He\u2019s clearly shaking because he\u2019s wet, so let\u2019s start here first.<a name=\"dry\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shaking to get dry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Being wet is a big problem for wild dogs in cool climates. Wet fur is only half as good as dry fur for keeping dogs warm.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water on the coat evaporates as it is heated up by the dog\u2019s warm skin. This evaporation causes rapid cooling on the surface of the skin. On top of this, wet fur clumps together, which leaves gaps in between the clumps. These those gaps don\u2019t trap warm air close to the skin as effectively as fluffy dry fur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So your wet dog gets colder still.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To warm up, your dog needs to remove the water from his fur as fast as possible. If they don\u2019t, the loss of heat from their skin can become a massive drain on their energy. In fact, a wet 60-pound Lab, with one pound of water in its fur, could lose 20% of their daily calorie intake while they wait to dry. Luckily though, they have a better solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The phenomenal drying power of shaking out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It turns out Labrador shaking isn\u2019t just fascinating for dog owners. In 2012 mechanical engineers at the University of Atlanta studied the shaking mechanisms of five different dog breeds, and 16 other mammal species. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They found that Labradors shake at a frequency around 5 hertz, which is five cycles a second in plain English. And by doing this, a Labrador can remove up to 70% of the water in their coat in a single shake off!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, this frequency is precisely adapted to Labradors\u2019 size. Dickerson and his team found that smaller mammals shake out water at a higher frequency, and larger mammals do it at a lower frequency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do dogs shake when they are not wet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next let\u2019s turn to the Labrador shaking off even though they\u2019re already dry. Why do dogs shake their bodies if they\u2019re not wet? There are a few reasons in fact, and we\u2019ll go through them one by one.<a name=\"emotional\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Emotional shaking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most dogs will shake after being released from a hug. And also after a stressful experience such as an interaction with another dog, or even during a break in rough play. Shaking increases blood flow to the skin and can therefore be a useful automatic response to minor or superficial injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some experts believe that dogs process emotional discomfort in a similar way. And that is why they automatically shake when they are \u2018under pressure\u2019. But what about shaking after that hug?<a name=\"hug\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Hug and shake!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most experts agree, that many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/do-dogs-like-hugs\/\">dogs don\u2019t actually enjoy being hugged<\/a> very much. It is a human way of indicating affection that dogs learn to accept and tolerate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it can make them feel a little uncomfortable. Hence the shake afterwards, which is simply a way of defusing that feeling of social pressure.<a name=\"stress\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Stress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hugs aren\u2019t the only things that can feel stressful for your Lab. Visiting the vet, meeting a new person or dog they don\u2019t know and going into an unfamiliar environment can all be stressful. If your Lab came from a rescue center or animal shelter, he could have anxieties and phobias which it takes time and patience to identify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shaking off is a classic indicator that your dog is stressed, and looking for patterns in when they shake off can help you identify the triggers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To recognize a stressed out shake, look for other signs of stress at the same time, such as whining, barking, yawning, drooling, licking, dilated pupils, pinned back ears and a rigid posture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think your Lab might be shaking off because something is upsetting them, visit our article about helping nervous dogs and managing canine phobias.<a name=\"clean\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Shaking to keep clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shaking is also a good way for the dog to help keep his coat in good condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dogs will clean specific parts of themselves by licking. But they don\u2019t use licking as a general cleaning device in the way that cats do. However, shaking is a very good way of flicking debris and dust particles out of the coat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your Lab regularly shakes out at the end of a walk, or shakes off more often on a dry dusty day, this could be your reason.<a name=\"infection\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Shaking as a symptom of ear infection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes your Labrador shaking out could be a sign that they\u2019re not feeling physically 100%. Common reasons why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/apoquel-for-dogs\/\">dogs shake due to illness are ear infections and skin<\/a> conditions. Why do dogs shake when they have an ear infection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, ear infections feel itchy and uncomfortable (if not outright painful) and often disrupt our sense of balance as well. Shaking of is an instinctive way to suppress these sensations, if only for a second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your Lab suddenly starts shaking their head more than usual, or violently flapping their ears. Or they have any other symptoms of an ear infection, take them along to your veterinarian for a check up.<a name=\"skin\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Shaking due to skin conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason you Lab might shake is to give a moment\u2019s relief from the pruritis (itchiness) caused by a skin condition. This might mean dermatitis, or a parasitic infection such as fleas, mites or ticks. It\u2019s likely to be accompanied by lots of scratching too, so if your Lab starts shaking and scratching more frequently, ask your vet to help you work out why.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/why-do-dogs-shake-their-bodies-pin.jpg\" alt=\"Why do dogs shake their bodies?\" class=\"wp-image-24029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/why-do-dogs-shake-their-bodies-pin.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/why-do-dogs-shake-their-bodies-pin-143x300.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/why-do-dogs-shake-their-bodies-pin-488x1024.jpg 488w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/why-do-dogs-shake-their-bodies-pin-200x420.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The mechanics of shaking dry are finely tuned and an amazing survival adaptation. Without them, a wet dog in a cold climate would quickly lose energy, or worse, get hypothermia. When dry dogs shake off, it\u2019s usually a reflexive reaction to something which is happening to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes shaking off is a valuable insight into how your dog is feeling. If notice your pup shaking more often than usual, or always in response to the same thing, then you\u2019re already half way to helping them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So don\u2019t overlook your dog shaking off &#8211; appreciate those shakes for what they do and what they can communicate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you often see your Labrador shaking off?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Does your dog shake after a hug, or when he has been playing with another dog? Tell us if you\u2019ve ever deciphered your dog&#8217;s shakes and what they meant using the comments box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More fun facts about Labs: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>find out why Labs are always hungry (and how to take their mind off food for a few minutes in: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/why-are-labradors-always-hungry\/\">why Labs are always hungry<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>find out why the Lab\u2019s affection for eating can sometimes extend to inedible and very inappropriate items in: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/why-do-labs-eat-everything\/\">why Labs they eat everything! <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">References<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/labrador-ear-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Labrador Ear Infections.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/nervous-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nervous Dogs.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dickerson et al. 2012. Wet Mammals Shake At Tuned Frequencies To Dry, Journal of The Royal Society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Webb &amp; King. 1984. Effects of Wetting Insulation of Birds and Mammals Coats, Journal of Thermal Biology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1103\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/dog-shaking-tall.jpg\" alt=\"why do dogs shake their bodies\" class=\"wp-image-22338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/dog-shaking-tall.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/dog-shaking-tall-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/dog-shaking-tall-768x1059.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/dog-shaking-tall-743x1024.jpg 743w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/dog-shaking-tall-696x960.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/dog-shaking-tall-305x420.jpg 305w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; The act of shaking is a very distinctive one. 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