It has been said more than once that you need to be careful with other people's dogs. A domestic dog also remains a mystery for a newbie.
One of the common mistakes in this situation, along with the desire to stroke the dog on the head, is looking into the dog's eyes.
According to experts, the dog interprets both actions as a threat. Let's find out why you can't look a dog in the eye.
Don't forget about instinct
Experts advise avoiding close eye contact because the animal will instinctively perceive it as a threat of attack and may behave aggressively.
This applies to stray, other people's and domestic dogs.
Even a domestic dog can become alarmed. It can interpret the owner's gaze as a threat of punishment.
Other types of discomfort may arise.
Instead, you should establish contact with the animal by giving commands using your voice or gestures.
It is important that the dog feels confident, and that the person’s actions seem predictable to him.
For reference
A dog is a domestic animal, one of the most popular (along with a cat) companion animals.
