Rolling on the back can be a signal of submission sent by an insecure dog at the approach of the individual they see as having authority over them, their 'pack leader' if you will as dogs are a hierarchal species. Initially they seek to show you they are no threat and offer their vulnerable belly to you to prove it, such a touching act to me sent by an often insecure or fearful dog. Breaks your heart to see it where it is a true sign of fear. But dogs often are creatures of habit and keep doing things out of this tendency, long after any fear or insecurity has left them.
Then it can become a habit even after the dog is secure and happy in his home. If you're not sure which, try some of the training exercises that train the dog to feel self-assured and secure. You can successfully teach a submissive, insecure dog how to feel good about himself and give him a learned security from happy, fun training exercises that reward him for showing interest over fear.
__________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis
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