When Your Dog Puts Their Paw on You, THIS Is What They're Saying
Kate Explains Dogs
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My book, Your Dog Is Talking. Are You Listening?, is available now as a download you can read on your phone, tablet or computer: https://yourpetistalking.com/dogs/?v=paw
This video breaks down what it really means when your dog puts their paw on you, exploring seven different messages behind this common canine behavior. From simple attention-seeking to signs of pain, you'll learn how to read the context, body language, and timing behind every paw placement so you understand exactly what your dog is trying to tell you. Drawing on behaviorist insight and real research studies, this video walks through the full range of reasons dogs paw at their owners, from affectionate habits to warning signs worth taking to the vet.
What's covered in this video:
The simplest message, where a paw on your arm means "keep going" after you stop petting, and how dogs learn this works on their owners.
The deep origin of pawing in newborn puppies, who press their paws against their mother while nursing to help milk flow.
How sweat glands in a dog's paw pads carry scent, and why behaviorists think pawing may be a way of blending your scent with theirs.
A 2003 study from researchers in Pretoria, South Africa, showing that gentle stroking raises oxytocin in both dogs and their owners while lowering human cortisol.
A 2012 study from Goldsmiths, University of London, on how dogs respond to crying, approaching a crying person more often and more gently than someone humming.
How a single raised paw can signal uncertainty rather than friendliness, especially when paired with lip licking, yawning, or a turned-away head.
Why some dogs, especially independent breeds, never paw at all and instead show closeness by leaning or following you around the house.
Warning signs that sudden, constant, or restless pawing, especially at night or around the mouth and face, could mean pain, discomfort, or confusion that needs a vet's attention.
Simple tips for tracking pawing patterns and rewarding calm behavior if the habit becomes excessive without a medical cause.
Mentioned in this video: dogs, puppies, oxytocin, cortisol, sweat glands, paw pads, Pretoria South Africa study 2003, Goldsmiths University of London study 2012, dog behaviorists, dog body language, vet, dog training, canine scent marking, dog anxiety, dog pain signs
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When Your Dog Puts Their Paw on You, THIS Is What They're Saying
Kate Explains Dogs
49 views
My book, Your Dog Is Talking. Are You Listening?, is available now as a download you can read on your phone, tablet or computer: https://yourpetistalking.com/dogs/?v=paw
This video breaks down what it really means when your dog puts their paw on you, exploring seven different messages behind this common canine behavior. From simple attention-seeking to signs of pain, you'll learn how to read the context, body language, and timing behind every paw placement so you understand exactly what your dog is trying to tell you. Drawing on behaviorist insight and real research studies, this video walks through the full range of reasons dogs paw at their owners, from affectionate habits to warning signs worth taking to the vet.
What's covered in this video:
The simplest message, where a paw on your arm means "keep going" after you stop petting, and how dogs learn this works on their owners.
The deep origin of pawing in newborn puppies, who press their paws against their mother while nursing to help milk flow.
How sweat glands in a dog's paw pads carry scent, and why behaviorists think pawing may be a way of blending your scent with theirs.
A 2003 study from researchers in Pretoria, South Africa, showing that gentle stroking raises oxytocin in both dogs and their owners while lowering human cortisol.
A 2012 study from Goldsmiths, University of London, on how dogs respond to crying, approaching a crying person more often and more gently than someone humming.
How a single raised paw can signal uncertainty rather than friendliness, especially when paired with lip licking, yawning, or a turned-away head.
Why some dogs, especially independent breeds, never paw at all and instead show closeness by leaning or following you around the house.
Warning signs that sudden, constant, or restless pawing, especially at night or around the mouth and face, could mean pain, discomfort, or confusion that needs a vet's attention.
Simple tips for tracking pawing patterns and rewarding calm behavior if the habit becomes excessive without a medical cause.
Mentioned in this video: dogs, puppies, oxytocin, cortisol, sweat glands, paw pads, Pretoria South Africa study 2003, Goldsmiths University of London study 2012, dog behaviorists, dog body language, vet, dog training, canine scent marking, dog anxiety, dog pain signs
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