witedudzz
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I understand most of you would'nt consider this looksmaxxing, but knowing your way around how to treat a dog can be a big plus for someone who truly loves their dog. Btw, ppl with dogs tend to be much more attached to them as cat owners, as most cats aren't as keen to being touched as dogs, and as cats tend to be much more independent than dogs too. I'd say this is more of a guide on how to interact socially with dog owners than anything, allat under @sample 's request.
Overall, a dog pet is a mutual interaction involving the dog, the owner and you. You have to be on the watch for signs from all three participants to let this happen.
If you feel anything's mssing in this thread, message me and i'll make a better one. I was kinda tired making this so i may have missed out a few typos/ideas n shit.
Small dogs tend to be less playful and curious than big ones. They also tend to be more aggressive. That's why most dogs you'll end up petting will be big dogs unleashed. That is why the best spots to pet dogs outside are going to be in small forests, on beaches or in public parks (not on running grounds, more on places where ppl take strolls). If you enjoy petting dogs, you can also go to adoption homes or dog care associations. Joining one will also offer opportunities to socialise with people who share the same interests as you.
When interacting with a total stranger, you want to make sure their dog is openly coming toward you before petting him. Don't run after a stranger's dog just to try touch it and get bitten.
Main signs a dog wants to be petted includes him walking toward you with a gentle trot, not a run and def no barking. He'll probably have his ears down and wag his tail. If you feel like he doesn't want to be petted, don't engage. He'll probably come near you to smell you, put your hand out before he's next to you, that way you can touch him before he leaves in case he was just curious and you're not left being curved by a dog.
Once you've engaged petting, you want to check for signs to go furhter into petting or stay distanced.
A dog will go ahead and push the part they want to be petted forward. If they lie down in front of you, they probably want pats on their stomach, it they nudge theur head in your hand, they're looking for scratches behind the ears or strokes in the neck. If they just stand next to you, try stroking their back and trying for the head. If they turn their hear away, do not keep touching it our they'll run off.
Main signs a dog wants to be petted includes him walking toward you with a gentle trot, not a run and def no barking. He'll probably have his ears down and wag his tail. If you feel like he doesn't want to be petted, don't engage. He'll probably come near you to smell you, put your hand out before he's next to you, that way you can touch him before he leaves in case he was just curious and you're not left being curved by a dog.
Once you've engaged petting, you want to check for signs to go furhter into petting or stay distanced.
A dog will go ahead and push the part they want to be petted forward. If they lie down in front of you, they probably want pats on their stomach, it they nudge theur head in your hand, they're looking for scratches behind the ears or strokes in the neck. If they just stand next to you, try stroking their back and trying for the head. If they turn their hear away, do not keep touching it our they'll run off.
When petting a dog, the two main motions to exerce are stroking and scratching.
When strokiing, you want to go the same way the hair goes, on the chosen zone, before lifting you hand, putting it down gently and repeating the motion, you don't need much pressure at all.
When scratching a dog, you want to place your wrist on a spot and not move it. you then want to gently rake the chosen spot with your fingers, lift them and come again. Stat petting gently before actually digging in. Only "dig in" if the dog signals you to do so. If the doghas been petted for more than 1à seconds and is showing signs of wanting to stay, with it's owner not calling it, you can kneel down and use both hands. I wouldn't recommend getting too tactile with a stranger's dog (imagine if a guy came up to you onn the street, said hi to your gf and hugged her, you'd feel cucked; kinda the same thing for a dog owner if they don't have a very good relationship with their dog.) unless he tells you you can hug him and shit.
When strokiing, you want to go the same way the hair goes, on the chosen zone, before lifting you hand, putting it down gently and repeating the motion, you don't need much pressure at all.
When scratching a dog, you want to place your wrist on a spot and not move it. you then want to gently rake the chosen spot with your fingers, lift them and come again. Stat petting gently before actually digging in. Only "dig in" if the dog signals you to do so. If the doghas been petted for more than 1à seconds and is showing signs of wanting to stay, with it's owner not calling it, you can kneel down and use both hands. I wouldn't recommend getting too tactile with a stranger's dog (imagine if a guy came up to you onn the street, said hi to your gf and hugged her, you'd feel cucked; kinda the same thing for a dog owner if they don't have a very good relationship with their dog.) unless he tells you you can hug him and shit.
- The top of the head, especially with dogs you don't know. Reaching over a dog's face can feel intimidating.
- The paws, since many dogs are sensitive about having their feet handled.
- The tail, unless you know the dog enjoys it.
- The belly. A dog rolling onto its back isn't always asking for a belly rub—it can also be showing trust or deference. If they seem relaxed and solicit attention, they may enjoy it, but not every dog does.
The owner is the final part of dog petting. If a dog is on a leash and insisting on coming to you, with an owner trying to pull it back, don't work with the dog against the owner. It can be quite frustrating to have someone contradict your instructions when they shouldn't even have any reason to exerce authority on your pet. Remember a dog is considered a personal possession that can be bought and sold for money.
If an owner starts calling it's dog back, stop petting it and stand up, if the dog stays, try walking toward the owner so they can get closer to the dog and make it leave you for good. If an owner starts talking to you, please talk back. It's their dog you're touching, and showing basic levels of mutual respect is the bare minimum. If an owner takes a detour to stand near you as you pet their dog, you can ask basic questions like its name, how old it is and its breed. Dog owners love geting compliments from strangers and you can really make someone's day by complimenting their pet
If an owner starts calling it's dog back, stop petting it and stand up, if the dog stays, try walking toward the owner so they can get closer to the dog and make it leave you for good. If an owner starts talking to you, please talk back. It's their dog you're touching, and showing basic levels of mutual respect is the bare minimum. If an owner takes a detour to stand near you as you pet their dog, you can ask basic questions like its name, how old it is and its breed. Dog owners love geting compliments from strangers and you can really make someone's day by complimenting their pet
As a person who grew up with a phobia of canines, if a person seems uneasy next to your dog, please call them back as soon as possible. It can be absolutely traumatizing, especially as a kid, to have a dog with unclear intentions and rugged manners come near you.
Overall, a dog pet is a mutual interaction involving the dog, the owner and you. You have to be on the watch for signs from all three participants to let this happen.
If you feel anything's mssing in this thread, message me and i'll make a better one. I was kinda tired making this so i may have missed out a few typos/ideas n shit.
