I have an Airedale who I love dearly. He's a very good dog 98 percent of the time but when I scold him for doing something bad, he rolls over on his back.
Why is he doing this? Is this odd behavior?
2007-02-21 05:28:30 · 25 answers · asked by Rosebee 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
normal doga are showing you that you are master. abnormal dogs like mine won't even bother to at least pretend he's listening when being disiplined!
2007-02-21 11:57:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No its not a odd behavior the dog is doing that because hes basically trying to tell you that he knows your the boss. This is a very good thing you should always be able to flip your dog on his back. If there comes a time that your dog does not want to flip over on his back after you scold him look if in the eyes and with a little bit not a lot of forse flip him over on his back or else your dog will think hes the boss and that he can do whatever he wants. When you scold your dog only do it when you see him doing something wrong or else he will not know what he is doing wrong.
2007-02-21 08:05:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not odd behaviour at all. He is being submissive. Basically, if a dog rolls over onto its back, it is telling you that you are boss. He is putting himself into a vulnerable position, and submitting to you. A lot of dogs will put their tail between their legs, but some will roll over on their back. Don't worry, it's normal.
2007-02-21 05:33:26 · answer #3 · answered by Enceladus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Quite often when a dog rolls on his back he's showing you submission, meaning he knows he's in trouble and that you're the boss. Doesn't seem like odd behavior at all.
2007-02-21 05:32:44 · answer #4 · answered by rubber ducky 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He's showing submissive behavior. If you watch dogs play, they usually take turns laying on their back....each one being submissive to the other.
You might want to consider some dog training. Some times dogs that are overly submissive have problems
2007-02-21 05:47:31 · answer #5 · answered by Mary F 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well i'd have to see it to make a definite judgement but rolling over onto a dogs back is usually a sign of submission in the pack, because it is leaving its neck vulnerable, it is submitting to your authority as pack leader.
doesnt seem like something worry about, it probably means you've established clear boundaries which is good.
i wouldnt worry about it.
2007-02-21 05:34:40 · answer #6 · answered by Willard 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is being submissive to you. He realizes you are in charge and showing you his most vulnerable spot (his tummy) in submission. Wolves often do it when being "disciplined" by the alpha male in the pack. It's instinct.
2007-02-21 05:34:15 · answer #7 · answered by Mika 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Submissive behavior. All in the instincts.
2007-02-21 15:37:59 · answer #8 · answered by Matthew, innocent vampire monkey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is being submissive. That actually is a really good trait for your dog to have.
2007-02-21 05:32:40 · answer #9 · answered by Kamunyak 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is a form of submission. It's a good thing; it means he looks to you as the alpha, and that's how it should be.
2007-02-21 05:42:31 · answer #10 · answered by dark_reaction 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋