Dog behavior experts say it's important to first rule out an injury or illness that could be causing a dog to resist human touch.
Many people who dream of bringing a dog into their family imagine greeting their new four-legged friend by petting them hello every morning and spending nights cuddling with them on the couch. This is the reality with many dogs, but there are some who are less interested in getting petted or snuggling with their humans., or wonder if there's an underlying medical issue at play.
There are many other reasons that could explain why a dog doesn't want to be touched, but pet behavior experts say it often comes down to the dog's personal preferences—in the moment and in general. Dogs don't naturally enjoy being touched by humans, though many come to enjoy human touch over time, according to the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
A golden retriever attends the American Kennel Club Presents The Nation's Most Popular Breeds of 2015 at AKC Headquarters on February 22, 2016, in New York City. Not all dogs enjoy human touch, but pet behavior experts say that doesn’t necessarily mean there’s something seriously wrong.Interest in and enjoyment of human touch depends on the dog, according to the pet food company Hill's Pet Nutrition. Like some people, not every dog likes to be touched.
will typically indicate whether they want to be touched or not, according to Judy Rapp Moore, a certified dog behavior consultant and the president and owner of Canine Behavior Consulting LLC. To gauge a dog's interest in being touched, the owner can try petting them a couple of times before stopping and leaning away. If the dog leans toward them, it's a sign they want to be touched. If the dog instead leans away or shakes, it's an indication that they prefer not to have human touch in that moment, according to a Canine Behavior Consulting blog post.
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