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Originally Posted by QuickSilver  It's most likely a sign that he's nervous - yawning is an "appeasement" signal.
Dogs do not see approaches the same way we do. In his mind, coming to you is a very different thing than you approaching him.
How big is he, btw? I've been told that "appeasement" behaviors are much more common in small dogs. Thor is super-submissive with me, even after almost two years. When he comes up to me he licks and smacks his lips like he just finished an ice cream cone.
Anyway, it's probably not a big deal. Maybe rather than picking him up or petting him, give him a signal that you want him to come to you (pat your lap, etc). |
BTW, he is 4 years old and his schicon "sister" is 3 1/2 years old. They are best buddies at home but even that doesn't help calm him.
Thanks for the informative response. Toby is 10 years old. I personally don't think it's a big deal. It's just something that was brought to my attention by my husband. Toby is definitely not a kisser or licker. I don't know if him being a rescue from a puppy mill has anything to do with it but even though he doesn't kiss or lick, he's an extremely devoted dog to me. He suffers from severe separation anxiety whenever I'm gone (except during the week when I'm at work - he's fine all day with my husband). But if I go somewhere of an evening or on the weekend, he goes nuts the entire time I'm gone. I've tried calming treats and Rescue Remedy. NOTHING is working on him. I guess I'm going to have to call the vet to see what can be done because we go camping often and when we are both away from the camper on our ATV's he is constantly jumping from window to window looking for us. By the time we get back he is a panting mess! LOL