Many of us make the mistake of thinking that our pets think the same way that we do. They don't. Therefore we cannot assume they will react to a given situation in the same way we would. It is important that parents with pets have a basic understanding of dog and cat behaviour. Our dogs and cats cannot talk, however their body language and verbal queues will give us a good indication as to whether they are relaxed, uncomfortable or not happy in a given situation. This section explains their basic body language, helping you to recognise potentially dangerous situations.