When a dog offers you its paw, it may seem like a friendly gesture.
However, an expert has now revealed that there may be a deeper meaning to the moment a puppy raises its paw for its owner.
Sarah Wooten of American company Pumpkin Pet Insurance has revealed that the signal can translate into other deeper meanings.
She explained that the gesture can have different messages because dogs use their paws for communication. For example, if you give your dog a treat when he offers you his paw, he may associate this with treats and continue to do so.
Usually a dog giving a paw expresses love towards the recipient, but on other occasions it can have a different meaning. The mirror.
Sarah Wooten of American company Pumpkin Pet Insurance has explained that giving a paw signal can translate into deeper meanings
Sarah explained that the most common reason your dog paws is when you make a fuss about it. In this case, the dog can communicate that it wants the attention to continue.
Sarah explained that this is the most common reason a dog puts its paw on someone.
She said, “If you get the ‘paw’ while you’re already petting, tickling, or otherwise giving your dog physical attention… chances are you intuitively understand that your dog wants you to keep doing exactly what you’re doing.” you do. am doing.
“This is one of the most common reasons dogs put their paws on their humans.”
Dogs can also use their paws for another message related to rubbing.
But this time it has to do with when someone stops rubbing their dog.
When the rubbing ends, puppies will often place their paw on their human friend to indicate they want you to continue.
Sarah explained that when a dog touches its paw, it is usually a show of love and affection
Sarah further confirmed this common reason.
She said, ‘As soon as you begin to withdraw your hand, he (the dog) will stretch out your hand and give you paws.
‘It is usually very effective and leaves little room for interpretation.
Sarah added that the dog is trying to ask for more rubbing.