It’s normal for dogs to walk with their heads down – especially young dogs who haven’t learned how to behave in public yet. But there are some situations where it may be cause for concern. In general, if your dog starts walking with his head low, it probably means that he wants to hide from you. You should try to encourage him to stand up straight so that he looks more confident. If he keeps doing it, though, it could mean that he thinks you’re angry with him, and he’s trying to avoid you. In this case, it would be best to ignore the problem until it goes away on its own. If you see your dog walking with his head down every day, even if it’s just for a short time, it could be a sign that he has an anxiety disorder. If this happens regularly, you should seek professional help. Other possible causes of your dog walking with his head down include: Tiredness Sickness Fear or stress Pain Being startled by something unexpected A medical issue, such as a heart murmur or tumor Bad habits Drugs Stress due to separation anxiety Dogs often start walking with their heads down when they get older, but they usually learn to keep them up in adulthood. Sometimes, however, things can go wrong. For example, if your dog was born with bad posture, he might never have been taught how to hold himself correctly. Or he may have had one bad experience that makes him think he needs to keep his head down all the time.