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Patting a dog on the head can, in fact, be perceived as threatening behaviour by the dog. Sarah Bartlett, a qualified international dog training instructor, told The Mirror: "The wrong way to approach a dog is to walk up to them head on and just lean straight over them and go down and [stroke them].” 18 июл. 2018 г.


Is it good to stroke your dog?

Stroking a pet can have a calming effect on both owner and animal. It can help lower the heart rate and promotes the release of oxytocin – the same hormone that is elicited when a mother looks or touches her baby. However, it is also important to understand that dogs differ in their 'touch sensitivity'.

What does stroking your dog mean?

Stroking is the equivalent of grooming and grooming is the way that cats, dogs, monkeys, and many other animals maintain their relationships and care for each other. They enjoy it, as well as being a means to keep clean.

How do you properly stroke a dog?

Most dogs dislike being touched on top of the head and on the muzzle, ears, legs, paws and tail. Slow petting, similar to gentle massage or light scratching, can calm a dog down. Place your hand on an area where the dog enjoys being handled and gently move your hand or fingers in the same direction the fur lies.

Can you stroke a dog on the head?

Never pat a dog on top of its head or back upon first meeting. This is quite threatening in dog language and they will possibly thrust their head up in response, and at worst may even nip your hand. Instead, gently stroke the dog beneath his neck and on his chest.

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