Tummy Tickle – Is the dog really asking for a belly rub?

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Theo Stewart

dsc00110-400x300Many dogs really enjoy having their tummies scratched.

However, if your dog routinely offers his/her belly when approached, it could also have a very different meaning altogether and you may end up being bitten.

How well do you read ‘dog’? Are you reading the dog’s body language? Here Sarah Reusche has several pictures of dogs on their backs. Test yourself. Which do you think want to be touched, and which don’t?

Theo Stewart, The Dog Lady 

Go to the main website: www.dogidog.co.uk

About Theo Stewart

I am a dog Behaviourist having helped over 3000 dog owners over sixteen years (INTODogs - ICAN Companion Animal Behaviourist) and trainer covering Beds, Herts, Cambs and Bucks, a 'Victoria Stilwell' Positively Dog Trainer (VSPDT) and a full member of the IMDT. Graduate ISCP, International School for Canine Practitioners. My main site: www.dogidog.co.uk
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