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Rolls on back when I approach Hi all- I tried searching the board for this one but couldn’t find any posts on it. Do any of your babies roll on their backs when you approach at certain times? If my Toto is resting or sleeping and I come toward where he is lying down he will immediately turn on his back and pull his paws in. It’s absolutely adorable but I have no idea why? I thought he wanted me to rub his belly, then I read once that it could be fear (but he licks my hand if I reach out for a rub so don’t think it is that). During the day when he is alert he does not do this instead he will usually just watch me approach and not move or pop up and run if he is hoping to play or be fed. Does anyone else notice this with their babies? |
My tinkerbell does that as well. i think its a mix of her showing me she trusts me and to get a belly rub. not sure if it also means he considers you the alfa. |
It can mean they are being submissive or just that they want a belly rub lol. My Ollie does it a lot but it’s for belly rubs. I have four and they occasionally do it to each other to show submission. |
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My guy rolls on his back for belly rubs. |
Thank you all! Great to know he is in good company |
Jax does that, too. And he’s much more likely to roll over for a belly rub if he’s in his bed and/or feeling sleepy. If he’s wide awake, he will opt to grab a toy and invite me to play rather than roll over for a belly rub. |
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I agree... either being submissive or wants a belly rub. Either way very sweet. |
Our Bella does the same thing rolling on her back. Usually it's in the morning or when she wakes up from a nap. I think it's like a sign of trust and seeking your attention. It also makes them happy when they see you and to play with them too. I rub her belly and play with her with my fingers and she's like a puppy dog mouthing my fingers and we play fight as if it's playing with another friendly dog. It's very cute. Enjoy! |
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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. |
Duchess does it when she wants a belly rub or when she doesn't want to be picked up. If I call her and she doesn't feeling like coming, she will very slowly walk over with her head down and about 2ft from me she will stop, drop and roll all in slow motion.:p She does this if she thinks I want to pick her up. I did have a rescue yorkie who was submissive when I first brought her home and she would roll on her back and start shaking. It broke my heart. She was used for breeding and was neglected . But within a few months, lots of love and patience. she went from being shy and submissive to a diva. Rest in Peace Brandi |
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