How Not to Pet a Dog: Forbidden Actions for Any Owner
14.03.2023 22:43
Tactile contact with the owner is very important for a dog, and it is equally important to pet the pet correctly.
We'll tell you which places dogs don't like being touched.
How not to pet a dog
One of the most common mistakes is to pet a dog on the head.
There are a lot of nerve endings there, which makes touching painful.
Only light stroking behind the ears and on the neck is allowed.
It is also better not to touch the chin, since whiskers are located there.
As for the back, it is not advisable to pet the dog on the withers and sacrum, it is better to pet the sides.
The belly is the most vulnerable place - dogs allow only their owners to pet them. Only the upper part of the belly can be petted.
It is better not to touch the dog's paws and tail at all.
