Bite, nip |
To seize with the teeth or jaws to grip, or wound. |
Chase |
To rapidly follow a recipient that flees. |
Grab, hold down |
To take or seize by a sudden motion or grasp; to keep under restraint. |
Grunt |
Short, rapid vocalization(s) being performed by an animal in an alert posture. |
Hit, swat |
To strike a blow by hand or arm; to strike with a sharp slapping blow. |
Lunge, charge |
A sudden forward rush or reach toward a recipient. |
Open-mouth threat |
To open the eyes widely, raise the eyebrows, pull the ears back, and open the mouth; the mouth corners and lips are tensed forming a rounded opening. |
Push, shove, lean on |
To press against with force in order to drive or impel; to move by forcing away; to apply the pressure of a body upon another. |
Shake (Cage/Platform) |
To move quickly up and down, back and forth, while holding onto a cage wall or platform. |
Stare |
An intent fixed gaze directed at a recipient and accompanied by a tense, rigid posture of the upper body of the actor. |
Yawn |
To open the mouth widely, baring the teeth while tilting the head back. |