A playful bite, a wagging tail, cuddles, and more. Discover the odd and amazing ways your dog expresses affection.
Dogs leaning against you express trust and comfort; they perceive you as a protector. It's the same as a full-body embrace!
Dogs express affection by licking, or kissing, the faces and hands of those they care about. It's a symbol of affection and adoration for their humans.
Dogs handing you toys is a gesture of affection! It demonstrates their trust and respect for you.
A dog's nose nudge can signify "pay attention to me," "pet me," or "I love you." It's a hint that they want to be close to you.
Maintaining eye contact with your dog helps to strengthen your bond by releasing oxytocin in their brain, the same hormone released during maternal bonding.
Dog sighs indicate satisfaction and happiness. Sighs, groans, and other soft vocalisations show that your pet is relaxed and at ease with you.
Dogs have a pack mentality and prefer to sleep in close proximity to their pack for safety. Sleeping in your bed is a symbol of trust and love.
Dogs demonstrate trust and affection by exposing their tender abdomen for belly rubs. It's the ultimate expression of trust and affection.
Dogs, too, jump with excitement! Learn how positive reinforcement training can help redirect this eager behaviour into a more appropriate one.
Is your dog envious of your focus on others? It's an expression of their affection and desire to maintain your attention!