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06-12-2008, 01:58 PM | #1 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member | no belly rubbing belly rubs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- i read recently that belly rubs are not good for training... it can stimulate aggressive behavior..the dog will think it is ok to express dominance behavior toward me by putting paws on me, mouthiing me, head butting me, and so on... kissing? if i do not tolerate the aggression, the dog will look for another creature to express the dominance behavior.. another dog or a child.. NO MORE BELLY RUBS.....PLEASE |
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06-12-2008, 02:09 PM | #3 |
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06-12-2008, 02:19 PM | #4 |
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| my little girl loves her tummy rubs and she is the most gentle dog around, she absolutely loves everyone, not an agressive bone in her body. My little boy likes belly rubs first thing in the morning when he is waking up, and then he doesn't care for them. I think it's hard to make general sweeping statements about all dogs, sometimes they just don't apply
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06-12-2008, 02:27 PM | #6 | |
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06-12-2008, 02:41 PM | #7 | |
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06-12-2008, 02:49 PM | #9 |
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| I can't begin to imagine what Lucy would be like if I took away her belly rubs. I see it as her being very vulnerable on her back with ther belly exposed
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06-12-2008, 03:02 PM | #10 | |
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my gidget does this all the time.. i guess i am supposed to ignore the behaviour and look away with disdain.. from now on, im going to just use a brush on the bellys...part of the grooming.. no more belly rubs at my house, especially for sampson and gus.. they are aggressive at 6 months.. i am just looking for answers to prevent any future pack problems.. its hard to distinguish playtime from aggression.. the worst problem i have had is when someone wakes up gus gus.. he gets pissed... but, he is getting better | |
06-12-2008, 03:27 PM | #11 |
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06-12-2008, 08:14 PM | #12 |
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| I read that cradling the dog in your arms (belly up like a baby) and rubbing the tummy and chest is putting the dog in a submissive position helping them learn in a small way who's the boss. It's calming for them especially when you need them to settle down a bit after playing hard. I've never heard of tummy rubbing causing more aggression unless the tummy rubbing is done in a rough way instead of softly...
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06-12-2008, 08:20 PM | #13 |
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| I don't agree. Alphy is the most lovable dog who hardly makes a peep. His favorite is to just lay in my arms like a baby and have me love on him. I won't deny him that pleasure. Especially at night when we crawl into bed and cuddle. He just lays there and I rub while we watch TV.
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06-12-2008, 09:01 PM | #14 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member | for passive resisters this is only for dogs who are passive resisters every time the dog flops onto its back or side, walk away with a disdainful attitude. as soon as the dog gets up and follows you, praise her in an upbeat , encouraging tone.. |
06-12-2008, 10:26 PM | #15 |
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| then I must not have a passive resister dog because Hot Rod loves his belly rubs. whenver I even pet anywhere near his belly when he is laying down, he lifts his arm and leg so I can rub his belly. He has never shown any sign of agression and I am not sure he would know how.
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