I came across an article this week that said humans aren’t always great at telling when dogs are in pain. You’re generally good at spotting the obvious signs, but the quieter ones can slip past. Things like yawning, lip or nose licking, looking away, or blinking a bit more than usual.
To be fair, we don’t always make it easy. Not everything is dramatic. Often it’s small signals, easy to miss if you’re not really paying attention.
It did get me thinking about communication more broadly. The important stuff is rarely just what’s said out loud. It’s tone, body language, timing, and all the subtle cues in between. Whether you’ve got two legs or four, being understood often comes down to whether someone is actually noticing.
When someone takes the time to read those quieter signals, it changes everything.
So here’s the takeaway from your Culture Manager. Pay attention to the small things. Check in. Look twice. The best communication usually isn’t the loudest, it’s the most attentive.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have rounds to do and morale to maintain.
— Louis 🐾
