nothing gross just something good like for me its scratching my back but what about for a dog. and also how should i pet him
2007-09-22 04:50:30 · 9 answers · asked by calrain07 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Let em sniff ya out.... then try their head, behind their ears, on their tummy if they are really docile..
I so cant believe I answered this one lol....
2007-09-22 04:55:11 · answer #1 · answered by marcie1997 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different dogs have different preferences. I have one that likes his back scratched and will act weird to get me to scratch him there and then if I get the right spot, he raises a hind leg and makes that scratching movement, faster and faster, and makes me laugh.
For a strange dog, ask the owners' permission, let him sniff your hand and gently reach behind the ears. Most dogs like ear scratching. Try not to reach over the eyes, because to the dog it looks like you might poke them in the eye. I meet dogs all the time and most like ear rubs. If you really want to please them and don't mind a greasy substance, (a bit of ear wax), put a thumb gently inside the ear and rub all around, while rubbing the outside with your fingers. I've had dogs moan, sigh and go all goofy looking when I do that.
You can also ask the owner what the dog likes.
The bottom line is to learn to read the body language. They will tell you what they love if you listen/watch. The goofy look on the face, half closed eyes, relaxed but leaning into the hand, a leg that 'helps' by flopping in the air, sighs, are all good signs. Lots of tail wagging afterward and following you around begging for more, also.
Plz always be careful around strange animals-if they stare at you, curl a lip up to show teeth, get stiff in posture, hold the ears real erect or maybe flat, these are signs of a dog that is actually MORE dangerous than one that is barking at you. Do not run, but back away and don't look into the eyes-that is a challenge. And even a very tame dog can have a bad day and want left alone.
The public library will have some good books/videos to borrow. I've read a lot and it is really interesting. I've raised dogs all my life but reading about them showed me lots of things I had not noticed. Now dogs can 'talk' to me. I can meet a dog and tell you if it has been hit or not (and sometimes where it's been hit), where it likes petted, if it would rather be alone, whether it is stressed out or happy, all sorts of things. It's entertaining, educational and fun!
Live well and do good!
2007-09-22 05:18:51 · answer #2 · answered by gentlesoul 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the owner is with the dog, be sure you ask permission to pet the dog first.
Then, approach the dog slowly, and offer them the palm of your hand to sniff. Keep the hand open, and don't make any sudden moves. Offer the palm of the hand, as the back of your hand can give mixed signals, a closed fist, and also will give off some electronic feelers that the dog will sense.
Once the dog has sniffed you and seems comfortable, pet them first under the chin. This is the "nuzzle point" where a dog will not feel threatened.
Once the dog is comfortable with under the chin, slowly move around to the ears and eventually the back and top of the head.
Most dogs love to be scratched behind the ears, and on the belly, once you know the dog.
2007-09-22 05:03:16 · answer #3 · answered by rjn529 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My dog loves to be scratched right above her tail. She actually bends down and stretches as I'm doing it. She also loves belly rubs.
I think it depends on the dog...some don't like being petted at all, which I think is weird, I would love to have my back scratched!
2007-09-22 05:06:44 · answer #4 · answered by moobiemuffin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
different dogs will like to be pet in different places. my dog (a 2 year old male yellow lab) likes to have his belly scratched, his neck, behind his ears, and sometimes under his chin. i'm sure you could google it and find studies on that...
2016-03-18 22:08:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first let the dog get familiar with you by letting him sniff you, then the best the is to either stroke its back pat its head or scratch/rub his belly. it could also work behind his ear too.
2007-09-22 05:03:01 · answer #6 · answered by iluvAJ12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pet his head rub his big nose and scratch his ears and love him up in general.
2007-09-25 16:29:04 · answer #7 · answered by Tsunami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My shih-tzus love their bellys rubbed.
2007-09-22 05:08:04 · answer #8 · answered by Starving Artist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-09-22 05:30:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
his back or stomach or head
2007-09-25 18:08:30 · answer #10 · answered by ♥FANCYS_MAMMA♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋