Everyone knows that dogs sometimes sit down and let their tongues flap out. This loose, floppy tongue can only mean one thing. And it if you doubted your instincts on this one, you’ll be wrong. This behavior means the dog is relaxing and feels “at home” in the situation it is in.

Think of this loose floppy tongue as being akin to a person on a beach vacation with a margarita in her hand. She is relaxed and ready to take it easy.

When you find a dog relaxing with their tongue loose and hanging low, nothing is bothering them. They’re utterly content and happy with the way things are. Nothing could be better.

You better get the message when your dog starts acting the following way.