This Might be the Reason Why Your Dog is Pawing at You
Dogs are man’s best friend, and let’s be honest, they do a ton of adorable things. One adorable things some dogs will do is “paw” you, where they will lift…
Dogs are man's best friend, and let's be honest, they do a ton of adorable things. One adorable things some dogs will do is "paw" you, where they will lift their paw, and hit you with it. We think it is adorable, but your dog might actually be trying to tell you something.
The Sophisticated Dog, a dog training company, helps explain some reasons why your dog might be pawing you. These are some of the top reasons.
They need to go outside
Your dog might be trying to get your attention because they need to go outside to go potty. Dogs will do what works so if you've let them out after pawing them before, they're bound to try it again.
They wants food
If you're past dinnertime, your dog might take extra actions to remind you they need to be fed.
Showing love
According to Amelia Wieber, a dog behavior consultant, trainer, and Daily Paws Advisory Board member, if your dog paws you, it could be their way of asking for more attention, and pets.
It's time to back off
If you're up close in your dogs face, or holding them while they paw you, it might be your dogs way of telling you they don't like that, and to please stop, Dr. Wieber explains.
They're bored
Just like us, dogs need physical and mental stimulation, so if they're not getting enough of that, pawing you might be their way of telling you, "lets do something!"
