Sort stress signals before they climb

Sort each observation into the handling decision it should trigger. Continue Adjust Stop and re-plan Loose body, returns to the chin rest immediately after food Takes food softly and reorients to the target after a one-second pause Repeated lip lick and head turn as the clippers move closer Pulls paw back twice but returns after the tool is moved away Freezes with closed mouth and hard stare during restraint Growls when the handler reaches for the paw again Sniffs mat, takes treat, and offers the station cue again Turns away and stops taking chicken after three tool touches

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