Here are the reasons why Dogs Put Paws On You
Dogs Put Paws On You – This is one of the common gestures that your pet dog does but do you understand the reasons behind it?
Based on the article in Reader’s Digest, to better understand this gesture of your pet, here are the possible reasons why your dog puts its paw on you.
They are communicating with you
Certified behavior consultant and dog trainer Rachel Lane, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, MSc, owner of the dog-training company Leash & Learn, said that dogs use different means to communicate, such as using vocalizations, olfactory signals, facial expressions, and body language. Aside from staring at you to tell you something, your dog may also put its paw on you.
They are showing affection
Some dogs would scratch at their favorite human to show affection. However, in some instances, a dog could put their paws on people and seem that it is their version of holding hands.
They are trying to get your attention
This gesture can also be done by a dog to get your attention. Certified behavior consultant and dog trainer Valerie Balwanz, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA said, “Dogs repeat behaviors that work to get them something that they want.”
They need something
Others do barking or whatever noise to signal that they want something. When your dog is putting its paws on you, it could also mean that it might like food, time to play, a chance to go for a walk, or the opportunity to potty outside. The reason why it is doing this gesture is probably because it already did this gesture in the past to ask something from you.
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They are bored
“They know that the person is often the source of reinforcers, and they are looking for something to do or some sort of enrichment,” Rachel Lane, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, MSc, is a certified behavior consultant, a dog trainer and the owner of the dog-training company Leash & Learn, said.
They are anxious
Excessive pawing may be a sign of dog anxiety. It could also mean that your pet is seeking social support.
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