~Shepherd~ Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 (edited) "It irritates them" "How would you like it"? My daughters love being stroked on the back of the head when relaxing, or even playing with their hair and I havent been bitten or snarled at yet. I usually cheek fondle or shoulder scratch. ETS 'r' from lover Edited February 14, 2010 by Chewbacca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7464 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Tell that to Cody. He loves it. If you stop before he's ready, he shoves his face back into your hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 My dogs don't like being patted on the head, however they love being stroked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 There's PAT and there's STROKE- I see them as two different things.. patting to my view is done with the palm.. and is like a light slapping thingy... stroking is gently sliding along the skin surface... I rarely PAT a dog- it is usually a stroke....or a skritch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabrador Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 (edited) I have been prompted to post this picture of my Pointer from our DOL meet today. That's him with his head shoved between someone's hands... eyes closed in rapture. He always does that when he's irritated. Poor little bastard. Edited February 14, 2010 by Pointeeblab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shepherd~ Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share Posted February 14, 2010 Tell that to Cody. He loves it. If you stop before he's ready, he shoves his face back into your hand. My Shep does a hardcore bum dance, then she will start trying to shake hands. Elliot used to go behind you, go between your legs and try and lift you up via your crutch. Whippet does a half eye close and tries her noble look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 My daughters lover being stroked on the back of the head when relaxing, or even playing with their hair and I havent been bitten or snarled at yet. Well it took me a second to get over the mental picture of you stroking your daughters lover on the head, but assuming you are talking about how dogs react - mine don't like the 'thump thump' type patting on the head much, but they love having their ears played with or me stroking the top of their noses. I think it's about the type of touch as much as the location, and how much they trust the person doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpley Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Was it in the context of meeting a new dog, or a dog that you are quite familiar with. I think a little more clarity is warranted before people can truly comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caesars mum Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 pointeelab would that be this picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shepherd~ Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share Posted February 14, 2010 My daughters lover being stroked on the back of the head when relaxing, or even playing with their hair and I havent been bitten or snarled at yet. Well it took me a second to get over the mental picture of you stroking your daughters lover on the head, but assuming you are talking about how dogs react - mine don't like the 'thump thump' type patting on the head much, but they love having their ears played with or me stroking the top of their noses. I think it's about the type of touch as much as the location, and how much they trust the person doing it. they are 2 and 4. Will edit the mystery R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabrador Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 pointeelabwould that be this picture Yes that's the one! His face cracks me up every time I look at it! He's clearly being tortured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caesars mum Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 mine all love to be patted, sratched, scrithed and stroked on their face and head and will paw you if you stop I probably wouldn't do it to a dog I didn'y know, I'd stroke then softly down the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shepherd~ Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share Posted February 14, 2010 Was it in the context of meeting a new dog, or a dog that you are quite familiar with. I think a little more clarity is warranted before people can truly comment. Positive reinforcement of your own animal. No definitions of pats or glides either. Never been a head thumper myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth. Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Hehe pointeeblab, I was giving him a massage...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Who said it? If they said "never pat a STRANGE dog on the head or neck" that would make sense. Some people really thump dogs when they pat them.. very different to stroking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabrador Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Hehe pointeeblab, I was giving him a massage...... He was loving whatever you were doing!! I just saw little Lottie in that picture peeking out! She's so cheeky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth. Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Hehe pointeeblab, I was giving him a massage...... He was loving whatever you were doing!! I just saw little Lottie in that picture peeking out! She's so cheeky! Hehe, yep he was!!! Gorgeous boy!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shepherd~ Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share Posted February 14, 2010 Who said it?If they said "never pat a STRANGE dog on the head or neck" that would make sense. Some people really thump dogs when they pat them.. very different to stroking. depending on the nature of this thread, it may not be the right thing to do at this point. People may be looking for a trainer in Melbourne, google the name and read negative comments. I will PM you at this stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest belgian.blue Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 My Belgian likes a quick pat on the head but sometimes she will shy away from your hand. She much prefers a scratch on the side of the face or loves a rub under the chin. She also loves her ears rubbed. My Pointer couldn't care less where she is patted around the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappie Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 (edited) Some people really thump dogs when they pat them.. very different to stroking. Bit off topic, but people ALWAYS do this the minute I start listening to a dog's heart. Thump, thump, there's a good dog, stay still for the vet, thump. Argh, my ear holes!!!! The dog with the loudests thumping owners are usually the ones standing rock solidly still too On topic, if that statement was prefaced with 'never pat a strange dog on the head or neck' I'd agree. Shoulder or chest is much less threatening to them. Meanwhile, my two dogs are fans of the 'insert head under human hand and pretend its like a pat' maneouvre. Edited February 14, 2010 by Rappie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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